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THE BLUEBERRY STORY: A Businessman Learns a Lesson
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Golf and Accountability
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Good to Great: The Guide to the Superintendent’s Success
The Cycles of the Superintendent’s Career
The Resume
The Letter of Application
The First interview
The Final Interview
The New Superintendent’s Entry Plan and Checklist
The signals that might indicate it is up to update the resume.
If you decide to move
“Write 3 Letters” (some humor)
Leadership Definitions by Major Authors
The Seven Ages of the Leader
Communication and Meeting Ideas
Opening the Schoolhouse Door for Patrons
Some Suggested Guidelines for Presentations
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He Says the Problem with Teachers. . .
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Chair and Member Roles: The Nuance of Effective Leadership of a School Board
Chart on Issues by Political Party
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