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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Reproducible pages are in italics.

About the Authors

Introduction

The Why and How of Women’s Leadership Journey

Leadership and Power

The Why of This Book

The How of This Book

Chapter Overview

How to Get the Most From These Pages

Chapter 1

Engaging Women in School Leadership

Gender Archetypes, Stereotypes, and Women in Leadership

The Gender Gap in Educational Leadership

Trends in Gender and Leadership

Practical and Prophetic Reasons to Have More Women Leaders

Next Steps in the Journey

Step in for Further Reflection

Chapter 2

Navigating Gender Barriers

What Women Want

What Gets in the Way

What Women Can Do

Next Steps in the Journey

Step in for Further Reflection

Chapter 3

Finding Time for the Leadership Journey

So Much to Do, So Little Time

Brain Energy and Bandwidth

Fueling Your Brain

Balancing Your Priorities

Focusing Your Attention

Next Steps in the Journey

Step in for Further Reflection

Chapter 4

Readying Yourself for Stepping Up

“Why Me? I’m Not Ready!”

The Benefits of Becoming a Leader

The Pedagogical Gifts of a Good Leader

Collaboration and Shared Leadership

Leadership and Views of Power

Personal Leadership Resources

Next Steps in the Journey

Step in for Further Reflection

Chapter 5

Taking the Path to Maturity

Stages of Adult Development

Reflection on People’s Capacity

Next Steps in the Journey

Step in for Further Reflection

Individual Contribution and Collaboration Polarity

Chapter 6

Knowing Your Hardwired Strengths

How Thinking and Feeling Preferences Impact Leadership

How Decision-Making Preferences Impact Leadership

Your Decision-Making Style and Leadership

Next Steps in the Journey

Step in for Further Reflection

Chapter 7

Challenging Your High-Flying and Limiting Beliefs

Deselect Your Default

Embrace Your Confidence

Shift Your View on Vulnerability

Don’t Get Derailed by the Impostor Syndrome

Stand Tall in Your Self-Worth

Reach Your Potential Through Growth

Next Steps in the Journey

Step in for Further Reflection

Chapter 8

Exploring Emotional Intelligence

A Definition of Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Self-Awareness

Self-Management of Emotions

Social Awareness of Emotions

Relationship Management

Next Steps in the Journey

Step in for Further Reflection

EQ Components for Development

Chapter 9

Making Yourself Heard

To Be or Not to Be Assertive

Why Men and Women Communicate Differently in the Workplace

Adding the Feminine Viewpoint to Education

Avoiding Gendered Communication Traps

Next Steps in the Journey

Step in for Further Reflection

Polarity Thinking® Map for Communication Effectiveness

Chapter 10

Finding the Courage for Tough Conversations

Your Capacity for Difficult Conversations

When to Speak Up

How to Speak Up

Next Steps in the Journey

Step in for Further Reflection

Chapter 11

Encouraging More Women to Lead

A More Systematic Leadership Talent Search

Networks and Learning Opportunities

Women in School Leadership Programs

Mentors and Coaches

Readiness for the Leadership Job Search

Next Steps in the Journey

Step in for Further Reflection

Chapter 12

Crafting Your Identity as a Female Leader

Realizing That It Isn’t, and It Is, All About You

Dealing With Leadership’s Inevitable Stress

Determining Your Leadership Impact

Limiting Your Leadership Goals

Balancing Work and Life

Next Steps in the Journey

Step in for Further Reflection

A Final Note

References and Resources

Index