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Product reviews for The Art of Being a Brilliant Middle Leader
Dave Thomas, Head Teacher, Ashmount School.
This book is another in the Art of Being Brilliant series by established happiness gurus and motivational writers Toward, Henley and Cope. Previous books have set the template of a well-tried formula for innovative and imaginative theory, backed up by sound practical examples. As -˜old timers' at the art of positivity, and knowing what works in schools, the authors are well-placed to bring out this latest volume.
The book takes the realistic view that almost anything can be accomplished with the right mindset and enough hard work and determination. Not groundbreaking stuff you may think, but it's the humorous and well-written way that this theory is extolled that makes these books so readable and successful. The authors know how to spin a yarn without getting mired in the tiresome bogs of educational rhetoric. Gary and Chris have years of teaching and management experience and it shows. They write with authority and genuine wisdom. From the excellent, punchy and erudite opener by Tim Brighouse which tells us -˜a focus on middle leadership paid dividends right across the school' to the well-thought-out, cleverly evolving following chapters, the book takes us though the components that make up an outstanding middle leader. These teachers are often the forgotten factors of successful schools, stoking the boiler room of improvement and success. As the authors say, to be -˜a ninja of transformational leadership' takes real commitment. But it also takes the wisdom which can only come from years of dealing with people - this book distils that wisdom into easily digestible sound sense.
Like all the -˜brilliant' books the success of this one is in its writing - clear, funny and intelligent. Many of the concepts sneak up on you and you find yourself thinking them through in everyday leadership practice. If I could recommend one book to all aspiring leaders in education - buy this now, for yourself or to give to someone who needs a lift - it's wisdom in a bottle!
The book takes the realistic view that almost anything can be accomplished with the right mindset and enough hard work and determination. Not groundbreaking stuff you may think, but it's the humorous and well-written way that this theory is extolled that makes these books so readable and successful. The authors know how to spin a yarn without getting mired in the tiresome bogs of educational rhetoric. Gary and Chris have years of teaching and management experience and it shows. They write with authority and genuine wisdom. From the excellent, punchy and erudite opener by Tim Brighouse which tells us -˜a focus on middle leadership paid dividends right across the school' to the well-thought-out, cleverly evolving following chapters, the book takes us though the components that make up an outstanding middle leader. These teachers are often the forgotten factors of successful schools, stoking the boiler room of improvement and success. As the authors say, to be -˜a ninja of transformational leadership' takes real commitment. But it also takes the wisdom which can only come from years of dealing with people - this book distils that wisdom into easily digestible sound sense.
Like all the -˜brilliant' books the success of this one is in its writing - clear, funny and intelligent. Many of the concepts sneak up on you and you find yourself thinking them through in everyday leadership practice. If I could recommend one book to all aspiring leaders in education - buy this now, for yourself or to give to someone who needs a lift - it's wisdom in a bottle!
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22/02/2016 00:00
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