Mindful Leadership: A Brain-Based Framework [Paperback]

Michael H. Dickmann (Author), Nancy Stanford-Blair (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1412964105 | ISBN-13: 978-1412964104 | Publication Date: October 23, 2008 | Edition: Second Edition

This updated edition of Connecting Leadership to the Brain provides school leaders with a visionary framework for aligning leadership practices with the nature of human intelligence.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This is simply the most important book I have ever had the pleasure of learning from and using in my practice. It informs leaders about what they need to know to effectively attend to the learning needs of individuals, thereby allowing them to positively affect organizational adaptability and capacity.” (Delise Neely, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership )

“The framework helps the 'leader-reader' understand the connections between leadership and the workings of the brain.” (Guylene Robertson, Assistant Superintendent )

"While there is necessary technical information, the authors make it as understandable as possible and provide clear examples at just the right time. They also provide just the right amount of humor to keep the book very readable.” (Jeffrey Loftus, History Teacher and Department Chair )

“Carefully researched and updated, yet filled with practical and immediately usable strategies, this is a must-read book for anyone seeking to understand and influence human behavior.” (Pat Wolfe, Educational Consultant )

About the Author

Nancy Stanford-Blair is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and the Leadership Center at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She also serves as a leadership, learning, and development consultant to education, corporate, and service organizations.

Michael Dickmann is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and the Leadership Center at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He also serves as a leadership, learning, and development consultant to education, corporate, and service organizations. He is coauthor (with Nancy Stanford-Blair) of Leading With the Brain in Mind: 101 Brain-Compatible Practices for Leaders (Corwin Press 2003) and the second edition of Mindful Leadership (Corwin Press 2008).

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Corwin Press; Second Edition edition (October 23, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1412964105
• ISBN-13: 978-1412964104
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #451,203 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful read for any administrator or school leader, January 15, 2009

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This review is from: Mindful Leadership: A Brain-Based Framework (Paperback)

Michael H. Dickmann and Nancy Stanford-Blair's MINDFUL LEADERSHIP: A BRAIN-BASED FRAMEWORK, 2ND EDITION provides an updated edition of CONNECTING LEADERSHIP TO THE BRAIN, offering school leaders a visionary framework for understanding how mindful leadership impacts educational systems. From supporting the mind/body connection to cultivating productive dispositions, it's a powerful read for any administrator or school leader.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch