LEADERSHIP BIBLIOGRAPHY
Barth, Roland S., The Principal Learner: A Work in Progress, International
Network of Principals’ Centers, Harvard Graduate School of Education, 1995.
(This paper was adapted from Barth’s remarks to 100 principals at the end of a
four-program intended to promote leadership.)
Barth, Roland S., Improving Schools from Within: Teachers, Parents, and
Principals Can Make the Difference, Jossey-Bass, 1990.
(Barth argues that the adults in the school are the most powerful sources for
school change. Communication, collegiality and risk taking among the adults in a
school create an atmosphere of learning and leadership for all.)
Barth, Roland S., Learning By Heart, Jossey-Bass, 2001.
(A description on how to accomplish the most difficult task of school reform –
transforming a school’s culture so that it will be hospitable to human learning.)
Belasco, James A. and Stayer, Ralph C., Flight of the Buffalo: Soaring to
Excellence, Learning to Let Employees Lead, Warner Books, 1993.
(Using real life examples and ignoring the quick fixes of many other management
books, the authors explain how to go beyond the traditional and become a leader
who creates a climate of quality and success.)
Benis, Warren G. and Nanus, Burt, Leaders: The Strategies for Taking Charge,
Harper and Row Publishers, 1985.
(Revealing study of leaders and the qualities that help them succeed. Although
dated the concepts and ideas are still valuable today.)
Bennis, Warren G., Parikh, Jagdish, and Lessem, Ronnie, Beyond Leadership:
Balancing Economics, Ethics and Ecology, Blackwell Publishers, 1994.
(Leadership is expanded to include four purposes: personal mastery, group
synergy, organizational learning, and sustainable development. With only minor
adjustments, these private sector ideas can be applied to school reform.)
Bennis, Warren G. and Thomas, Robert J., Geeks and Geezers: How Era,
Values, and Defining Moments Shape Leaders, Harvard Business School Press,
2002.
(Based on interviews with leaders under 35 and over 70, the authors present a
model that predicts who is likely to become and remain a leader.)
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Blasé, Joseph and Kirby, Peggy C., Bringing Out the Best in Teachers: What Effective
Principals Do. Corwin Press, 1992.
(A valuable resource outlining various factors principals can use to influence and
motivate teachers and students. Each chapter concludes with a set of
recommendations.)
Block, Peter, Stewardship: Choosing Service Over Self-Interest, Berrett-Koehler
Publishers, Inc., 1993.
(By choosing service over self-interest organizations offer employees, choice at all
levels. Valued employees are more likely to select responsibility over entitlement and
hold themselves accountable.)
Bossidy, Larry and Charan, Ram, Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done,
Crown Business, 2002.
(Practical insights and advice on managing for results. The book defines execution and
how it brings together the people, strategies, and operations of the organizations.)
Bogue, E. Grady, The Enemies of Leadership: Lessons for Leaders in Education, Phi
Delta Kappa Educational Foundation, 1985.
(From Apathy to Rigidity, Bogue uses ten chapters to describe how common behaviors
can be misused and become “enemies of leadership’.)
Bolman, Lee G. and Deal, Terrence E., Leading With Soul, Jossey Bass, 2001.
Bonstingl, John Jay, Schools of Quality: An introduction to Total Quality Management in
Education, ASCD, 1992.
(A nice introduction to Deming’s 14 points and how to apply them to education.)
Bridges, William, Managing Transitions, Making the Most of Change, Addison-Wesley
Publishing Group, 1991.
(A description of the stages of change and how leaders can use their enhanced
understanding to manage change in their groups and lead their constituents through it to
a future they help shape.)
Burns, James MacGregor, Leadership, Harper Torchbooks, Harper & Row, 1978.
(A seminal work on leadership. The philosophic analysis of the past and foundation for
present and future leadership.)
Burns, Hames MacGregor, Transforming Leadership: A New Pursuit of Happiness,
Atlantic Monthly Press, 2002.
(Using vignettes from U.S. and world history and reading them in light of new
sociological and psychological research, Burns aims to put “transforming leadership” at
the core of Western values.
Byham, William C. Ph.D., Zapp! In Education, Ballantine Books, 1992
(A fable to lead educators through the empowerment process. First teachers are
empowered and then they pass this on to their students and exciting things start to
happen.)
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Byham, William C. Ph.D. with Jeff Cox, Zapp! The Lightning of Empowerment, Harmony
Books, 1988.
(Story outlining the basic principles of empowering people, about helping employees
take ownership of their jobs so that they take personal interest in improving the
performance of the organization.)
Carr, Judy F. and Harris, Douglas E., Succeeding with Standards: Linking Curriculum,
Assessment, and Action Planning, ASCD, 2001.
(Useable blueprint for incorporating a standards-linking process.)
Carter, Samuel Casey, No Excuses, Lessons from 21 High Performing, High Priority
Schools, The Heritage Foundation, 2001.
Comer, James P., School Power: Implications of an Intervention Project, Free Press,
1980.
(Dr. Corner’s first book, through the lens of experience we can see how the School
Development Program evolved. The struggles of this early reform effort can reinforce
the urgency of our efforts today.)
Comer, James P. M.D., Waiting for a Miracle: Why Schools Can’t Solve Our ProblemsAnd How We Can, Dutton, 1997.
(Dr. Comer’s understanding of child development and experience with school reform
enable him to lay out some conditions for effective school improvement program. A
program that can make the miracle of educational reform happen for our students.)
Comer, James P., Ben-Avie, Michael, Haynes, Norris M., and Joyner, Edward T.,
Rallying the Whole Village: The Corner Process for Reforming Education, Teachers
College Press, 1996.
(An outline of Comer’s efforts to translate theory into practice. The power of relationship
building in school reform is described and results from some of the SDP schools are
shared.)
Comer, James P., Ben-Avie, Michael, Haynes, Norris M., and Joyner, Edward T.,
Child by Child: The Corner Process for Change in Education, Teachers College Press,
1999.
(Description of the efforts to implement the Yale School Development Program (SDP)
across the nation. Powerful stories of the day-to-day experiences of change in school
communities.)
Conley, David T., Are You Ready to Restructure? A Guidebook for Educators, Parents,
and Community Members, Corwin Press, 1996.
(Conley discuss all aspects of restructuring from the rationale through difficulties of
change to some ideas on how to go about restructuring.)
Cooper, Robert K., Ph.D. and Sawaf, Ayman, Executive EQ: Emotional Intelligence in
Leadership & Organizations, Grosset/Putnam, 1997.
(The work of Goleman is extended to the workplace. Sixteen competencies are detailed
and an “EQ Map” is presented to measure the reader’s emotional quotient.)
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Covey, Stephen R., The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Restoring the Character
Ethic, Fireside Book by Simon & Schuster, 1990.An outline for “principal centered”
change in self and/or within an organization.)
Covey, Stephen R., Principle Centered Leadership, Simon and Schuster, 1992.
(Covey describes his recipe for individual survival during tremendous change. He
believes that we must recognize both our own and our colleagues’ principle centered
core. This recognition leads to personal and organization growth and success.)
Covey, Stephen R., Merrill, A. Roger, and Merrill, Rebecca R., First Things First,
Fireside Book by Simon and Schuster, 1995.
(A plan to develop and maintain a sense of self while working for systemic change.
Protection of personal priorities leads to more energy and focus on obtaining the
organization’s vision.)
Crowther, Frank, Kaagan, Stephen S., Ferguson, Margaret, Hann, Leonne, Developing
Teacher Leaders: How Teacher Leadership Enhances School Success, Corwin Press,
2002.
(The authors approach the looming vacuum in school leadership from a uniquely
proactive perspective. They have not only outlined a solid framework for thinking about
parallel leadership, but have created a variety of experiential learning activities to use as
a process for developing shared meaning and energy within the learning community.)
Danielson, Charlotte, Enhancing Student Achievement: A Framework for School
Improvement, ASCD, 2002.
(If we truly committed to improving our schools we must focus on the interdependence of
variables that affect student learning. Part 1 defines the criteria for successful school
improvement, Part 2 provides a framework for school improvement and Part 3 offers
guidelines on how to implement the framework using action planning.)
Danielson, Charlotte, and McGreal, Thomas L., Teacher Evaluation: To Enhance
Professional Practice, ASCD, 2000.
(Using concrete examples, useful forms, and assessment tools, this book provides a
clear roadmap to effective teacher evaluation systems.)
Deal, Terrence E. and Peterson, Kent D., The Leadership Paradox: Balancing Logic and
Artistry in Schools, Jossey-Bass, 1994.
(Collection of reality-based cases and concepts worthy of reflection by all interested in
school leadership.)
Deal, Terrence E. and Peterson, Kent D., Shaping School Culture: The Heart of
Leadership, San Francisco, CA: Josey-Bass, Inc. 1991.
Duren, Dr. Paula, Signs of Change, Duren and Associates, Inc., 1997.
(A short pamphlet, 28 pages, summarizing current thoughts on managing change.)
Fullan, Michael & Hargreaves, Andy, What’s Worth Fighting For? Working Together For
Your School, Toronto, Ontario, Canada: The Regional Laboratory for Educational
Improvement of the Northeast Islands with the Ontario Public School Teacher’s
Federation, 1991.
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Garmston, Robert J. and Wellman, Bruce M., The Adaptive School: A Sourcebook for
Developing Collaborative Groups, Christopher-Gordon Publishers, Inc., 1999.
(This book is a practical guide for anyone who believes that schools can be made better
and who is accepting the challenge of implementing systematic change.)
Garmston, Robert J. and Wellman, Bruce M., The Adaptive School: Developing and
Facilitating Collaborative Groups, Garmston and Wellman Four Hats Seminars, 2000.
(A collection of resources and strategies to use while working towards systemic
organizational change.)
Glasser, William M.D., Choice Theory: A New Psychology of Personal Freedom,
HarperCollins, 1998.
(From the author of Reality Therapy an effective way to get to know people. Choice
Theory is a non-controlling psychology that gives us the freedom to sustain the
relationships that lead to productive lives.)
Glasser, William M.D., The Quality School: Managing Students without Coercion,
HarperCollins, 1992.
(Glasser’s interpretation of “control theory” as applied to Deming’s teachings and school
reform.)
Goleman, Daniel, Emotional Intelligence, Bantam, 1997.
(This groundbreaking book introduced many of us to the influence emotions have on an
individual’s success. Goleman draws on brain and behavior research to show why many
highly talented men and women fail to reach the success predicted for them.)
Green, Robert L., PhD., How Teacher Expectations Can Increase Student Achievement,
Dillon, Colorado: Alpine Guild, Inc. 2000.
Gupton, Sandra Lee, The Instructional Leadership Toolbox: A Handbook for Improving
Practice, Corwin Press, 2003.
(Carrying the analogy of a toolbox throughout the book Dr. Gupton presents her
perspectives on the role of an instructional leader and provides “tools” drawn from
research for principals to use as they examine their schools and reform efforts.)
Johnson, Spencer, M.D., Who Moved My Cheese? G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2002.
(A simple, short story that has become an instant classic. Cheese is what we want out
of life and the characters deal with change in a variety of ways allowing readers to better
understand how to cope with change in their lives.)
Kaser, Joyce, Mundry, Susan, Stiles, Katherine E., Louhs-Horsley, Susan, Leading
Everyday, Wested, 2002.
Kessler, Rachael, The Soul of Education: Helping Students Find Connection,
Compassion, and Character at School, ASCD, 2000.
(A collection of moving stories of students and their yearnings. The book describes
methods for helping students find ways to express their longings, increase their
motivation and strengthen family, friends and community.)
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Kotter, John P., Leading Change, Harvard Business School Press, 1996.(Puts the
change process in the larger context of social and economic forces. Examples of the
eight mistakes of managing change as well as the eight-step change process.)
Lambert, Linda, Leadership Capacity for Lasting School Improvement, ASCD, 2003.
(Looks at shared leadership within the framework of school improvement.)
Lambert, Linda, Building Leadership Capacity in Schools, ASCD, 1998.
(The author takes a look at shared school leadership. She defines leadership as the
learning process that lead toward a shared sense of purpose.)
Maltz, Maxwell, M.D., F.I.C.S., Psycho-Cybernetics, Pocket Books, 1960.
(The value of self-image; how you can discover and develop your own and understand
the part it plays in each of our lives.)
Matthews, David, Is There a Public for Public Education?, Kettering Foundation Press,
1996.
(It will not be enough to improve the schools, the relationship between the schools and
the community must be repaired.)
McEwan, Elaine K., 10 Traits of Highly Effective Principals, Corwin Press, 2003.
(Dr. McEwan describes the traits that lead to being an effective school leader.)
McEwan, Elaine K., 7 Steps to Effective Instructional Leadership, 2nd Edition, Corwin
Press, 2003.
(Practical guide to improving school effectiveness. McEwan blends educational theory
with practice.)
Meier, Deborah, The Power of Their Ideas: Lessons for America from a Small School in
Harlem, Beacon Press, 1995.
(The description of changes and advancements made at Central Park East in East
Harlem. Meier shares her commitment to public education and her philosophy for
change developed during her years as a teacher and principal.)
Monroe, Lorraine, Nothing’s Impossible: Leadership Lessons from Inside and Outside
the Classroom, Public Affairs, 1999.
(A plain spoken description complete with challenges, setbacks and doubts of
Dr. Monroe’s passionate campaign to turn around one Harlem school and the lessons
her experiences have for all of us.)
Pritchett, Price, Resistance: Moving Beyond the Barriers to Change, USA: Pritchett &
Associates, Inc. 1996.
Robins, Pam & Alvy, Harvey B., The Principal’s Companion: Strategies and Hints to
Make the Job Easier, Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press Inc., 1995.
(An easy to read book of tips to help principals move through the day.)
Savary, Louis M., Ph.D., Creating Quality Schools, American Association of School
Administrators, 1995.
(A 32- page pamphlet explaining Total Quality Management and continuous
improvement. A nice, easy first read on TQM.)
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Schein, Edgar H., Process Consultation, Volume I Its Role in Organization Development,
2nd Edition, Addison & Wesley Organization Development Series, 1988.
(outlines the basic concepts and techniques of process consultation for both students
and practitioners. Will enable managers to become more effective and enable them to
influence situations without direct use of power.)
Schein, Edgar H., The Corporate Culture Survival Guide, A Warren Bennis Book,
Jossey-Bass, Inc., 1999.
(A collection of answers about organizational culture, what it is, how to change it, and
how if influences the way workers complete their tasks.)
Schlechty, Phillip C., Inventing Better Schools: An Action Plan for Educational Reform,
Jossey-Bass, 1996.
(A realistic appraisal of the critical need for public schools to use research in accepting
the challenge to reform. You might paraphrase Schlechty’s warning as “Reform or
Perish”. The book gives excellent background information and some very useful
“how-tos”.)
Schmoker, Mike, Results: The Key to Continuous School Improvement, 2nd Edition,
ASCD, 1999.
(The single most complete description of how to use data to guide school improvement.
Schmoker emphasizes the need to identify short term “signposts” to monitor our
progress to long-term reform.)
Schwahn, Charles J. and Spady, William G., Total Leaders: Applying the Best FutureFocused Change Strategies to Education, AASA, 1998.
(An attempt to put the minds and insights of the most respected authorities to work in
one simple yet dynamic leadership and change model that will strengthen leadership
insights, performance, and effectiveness.)
Senge, P.M., The Fifth Discipline, The Art and Practice of the Learning Organizations,
Doubleday, 1990.
(Schools and other organizations must become “learning organizations” that discover
how to promote learning if they are to survive.)
Senge, P.M., Kleiner, A., Roberts, C., Ross, R., and Smith, B.J., The Fifth Discipline:
Strategies and Tools for Building a Learning Organization, Currency and Doubleday,
1994.
(A companion “toolkit” for the Fifth Discipline. A reference to use versus a book to read.)
Sergiovanni, Thomas J., Building Community in Schools, Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1994.
(Goes beyond the usual advocacy of community to a thorough development of why
schools should build community and some good insights on how to go about it.)
Sergiovanni, Thomas J., Moral Leadership: Getting to the Heart of School Improvement,
Jossey-Bass, 1992.
(Using purpose, values and beliefs, Sergiovanni shows how a new leadership style can
lead a school from an organization to a community.)
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Sergiovanni, Thomas J., Supervision Human Perspectives, McGraw-Hill Book Company,
1983.
(Textbook approach to the many dimensions of supervision. The emphasis is on human
resource supervision as a staff development activity geared to a formative approach.)
Shedd, Joseph B. and Bacharach, Samuel B., Tangled Hierarchies: Teachers as
Professionals and the Management of Schools, Jossey-Bass, 1991.
(The authors draw form research in private sector management to point out that many of
the initiatives aimed at reforming and improving schools may be contraindicated. The
formal demands and reinforcement of role restrictions may limit the very flexibility, risk
taking and cooperation necessary to achieve true reform.)
Smith, Wilma F. and Andrews, Richard L., Instructional Leadership: How Principals
Make a Difference, ASCD, 1989.
(Surveying over 1200 school principals that authors arrived at expectations and
descriptors for a clinical supervision model for principals and suggestions for making
good principals even better.)
Swenson, Richard A. M.D., Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time
Reserves to Overloaded Lives, Navpress, 1992.
(The great demands on school leaders can lead to “burn-out” and inefficiency. To be at
their best leaders must take care of their selves. This plan helps maintain balance in
one’s life.)
Wahlstrom, Deborah, Using Data to Improve Student Achievement: A Handbook for
Collecting, Organizing, Analyzing and Using Data, Successline Publicatoins, 1999.
(If you can only own one book on data, this is the book. A clear, simple approach to
collecting, organizing, and using data.)
Weber, Larry, The Provocateur: How a Generation of Leaders are Building Communities
Not Just Companies, Crown Business, 2001.
(Provocateurs are the new generation of leaders who promote the group, encourage
individuality and put their customers at the center of everything. This interesting
collection of case studies shows how modern leaders have been created communities in
their organizations.)
Wortman, Robert, Administrators: Supporting School Change. The Galef Institute, 1995.
(A short booklet that could be used to promote a discussion and reflection on the
principal’s role and life.)
This bibliography was created by the Partnership for Success Program, Michigan
Department of Education, with additions from the EPFP Learning Team.
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