The Mindful school leader : practices to transform your leadership and school /

Brown, Valerie,

The Mindful school leader : practices to transform your leadership and school / Valerie Brown, Kirsten Olson ; foreword by Richard Brady - xxx, 225 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index

If you think you don't have time for mindfulness, think again. This handbook was written with school leaders in mind-your responsibilities, your stress, and your schedule. When you add mindfulness to your day, bit by bit you'll become a more effective leader and a more positive force for your staff and students. With the help of this inspirational yet practical guide, you'll start fitting pieces of practice into your busy home and work life, whether you are sitting in your office or walking down the hall. Features include, Real-life profiles of mindful school leaders, Practice exercises to try right away, Guidance so you know if you are "doing it right", Hard-to-find resource, including mindfulness apps, Mindful school leaders are better at managing meetings, responding creatively to complex situations, and achieving resilience at work and at home. Take the first steps to transform your life-and your school. Book jacket

Education

9781483303086 148330308X


Educational leadership--Psychological aspects
Awareness
Attention
Meditation
Stress (Psychology)--Prevention

LB 2831.63 / .B769 2015

371.2/011