Steady and Strong: People Skills for Principals (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781607099765)

In Steady and Strong: People Skills for Principals, Russ Thompson describes his experiences as the successful principal of three urban high schools. The challenges he faced ranged from gang activity and racial conflicts, to low expectations and ineffective teaching. Most of these challenges involved people issues. No matter what went wrong, he had to find a way to overcome obstacles and keep moving forward. Thompson takes you behind the scenes to learn from his mistakes and examine the strategies he used to solve problems and make improvements. He also provides important tools that will help you to achieve success and create a school where every student learns at high levels every day.

Author: Russ Thompson
ISBN-10: 1607099764
ISBN-13: 9781607099765
Publisher: R & L Education
Language: English
Published: 11/16/2010
Pages: 164
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 9.12h x 6.04w x 0.41d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 04/01/2011 pg. 213