Lead the way! : 24 lessons in leadership for after school program directors

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Lead the way! : 24 lessons in leadership for after school program directors / Paul G. Young, PhD.

Young, Paul G., 1950- (Author).

Summary:

Lead the Way provides short, self-guided overviews that both aspiring and practicing after school professionals need to thrive in their roles. The 24 fundamental insights and strategies can be used as professional development topics with after school program staff, laying the foundation for the program to recruit, retain, and grown effective leaders.

Record details

ISBN: 9780917505256
ISBN: 0917505255
Physical Description: 120 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Publisher: Lewisville, NC : Gryphon House, Inc., [2014]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references (pages 111-113) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:: Lesson 1: after school leadership 101 -- Lesson 2: advocating for after school -- Lesson 3: creating vision and mission statements -- Lesson 4: defining the standards of leadership -- Lesson 5: defining ethical after school leadership -- Lesson 6: developing desirable characteristics of after school -- Leaders -- Lesson 7: cultivating professionalism -- Lesson 8: developing attitude assets -- Lesson 9: avoiding temptations -- Lesson 10: recruiting and retaining students -- Lesson 11: promoting positive behavior -- Lesson 12: discovering the keys to homework success -- Lesson 13: developing minds for the future -- Lesson 14: multitasking is a myth -- Lesson 15: becoming a master motivator -- Lesson 16: dealing with difficult parents -- Lesson 17: managing the media -- Lesson 18: marketing with success stories -- Lesson 19: resolving conflicts effectively -- Lesson 20: conducting effective meetings -- Lesson 21: working with volunteers -- Lesson 22: taking care of yourself -- Lesson 23: interviewing potential after school leaders -- Lesson 24: leading nonprofit organizations.