Investigates the relationship between principal leadership style and organizational process in secondary schools and identifies effective leadership styles, based on a survey involving 64 secondary schools and 672 teachers in Hong Kong. Results indicate a strong relationship of leadership to organizational process. (37 references) (MLH)

A study of 53 women in leadership positions in business and 160 women in higher education indicates that they acknowledge functions of conflict as they relate to organizational performance. Those in the for-profit sector were more positive in their views of conflict functions. (SLD)

Discusses the importance of positive interpersonal relationships in developing an effective leadership style. It provides recommendations for developing effective relations with subordinates, vendors and suppliers, and bosses. Advice for dealing with low self-esteem concludes the article. (GR)

Describes a study that attempts to assess team leader skills and effectiveness within self-managed teams at the College of the Mainland in Texas. Indicates that communication skills, problem solving, and defining team goals were the skills participants considered most important in a leader. (JDI)

Describes an innovative graduate seminar on "Women and Leadership," which was designed to encourage the development of "voice." Theoretical assumptions and an overview of seminar activities are presented, and the meanings of developing voice are explored. The 18 participants reported that the development of voice had enhanced…

As part of a larger study, surveyed trustees' perceptions of presidents' effectiveness. Found that trustees use knowledge of higher education, influence in attracting resources, healthy relationships with key constituents, and effective management skills as indicators of presidential success. Some gender-related and education sector differences…

This study investigated strategies used by college and university presidents in balancing their professional and personal lives. The conceptual framework for this study comes from the work of Schein (1985, 1992). Lessons learned and words of wisdom from these presidents can enhance leadership effectiveness at all levels in higher education.

The purpose of the study was to determine the effective leadership characteristics of graduate students working in a collaborative setting. A secondary goal was to develop recommendations that will help faculty better utilize group collaboration as a learning experience for graduate students. Data consisted of interviews of graduate students who…

Results of a research study to determine the extent to which presidents of 4-year institutions with Senior Student Affairs Officer (SSAO) experience share the leadership characteristics of effective presidents as defined by earlier research are reported. Based on analysis of the data using t test and ANOVA statistical procedures, it is concluded…

Discusses how the school library media specialist (SLMS) must assume leadership in establishing and nurturing administrative partnerships and to take the risk of leading when the opportunity arises. Offers tips for managing your professional partnerships: be professional at all times, learn your job, do your job to the very best of your ability,…

In this article the author shares his personal experience illustrating that leadership matters. Poor leadership can create, or at least maintain, a culture of dissonance; quality leadership can make the heart sing. Williams Sanders and June Rivers (University of Tennessee), in their research on the residual effects of teacher quality, concluded,…

Amidst the hustle and bustle and stress and strain of their professional lives, public school leaders often put their own physical well-being at the bottom of the priority list. What they forget is how important physical health is to their overall health and effectiveness as leaders. The author invited five veteran school system leaders to…

Background: The article provides a broad, concise overview with the intent to provoke scholarly argument and debate on an illusive, yet majestic, theme. Purpose: In this article, the authors make the case for educational leaders who are spiritual. Argument: The contemporary postmodern world society is very cosmopolitan and pluralistic. The…

The authors report a study in which they examined how principals utilize instructional leadership in high schools within a Hispanic majority context. The emphasis was on students' academic performance, goal development and implementation, school culture, and instructional management, which make up the broader theoretical framework of school…

Like many principals and administrators, the vice principal of North Vernon High School places high priority on promoting a safe school environment, constantly seeking ways to minimize disruptions. To do this, many school leaders are focusing on improving intergroup relations so students learn to respect one another and feel a sense of belonging.…