The politically intelligent leader

the long version

Today's educational leaders are often caught between rising expectations and diminishing resources. The political pressures are enormous. This book helps leaders learn more about themselves and their political styles. It provides strategies for delivering a personal educational vision, diagnosing other's styles, and customizing strategies to influence those who can help or hinder one's organizational goals, as well as providing the groundwork for leaders to understand how to operate ethically with all groups during politically volatile times.--[book cover].