2. Douglas Reeves is the author of The Daily Disciplines
of Leadership: How to Improve Student Achievement,
Staff Motivation, and Personal Organization. This
book offers a hands-on, practical approach to school
leadership and covers many of the most difficult
topics that academic managers face, such as
interpersonal communication and teacher
accountability systems. The book is based on Dr.
Reeves’ extensive experience in educational systems
in the United States and internationally. Through
conversations with school board officials,
administrators, and educators, he has outlined the
typical daily challenges that educational leaders face
and has provided practical advice for dealing with
these situations.
3. The Daily Disciplines of Leadership begins with a
discussion about the basic purpose of leadership,
which lays a theoretical foundation for the rest of
the book. Next, the book outlines the four major
leader archetypes. It then discusses the benefits
and drawbacks of each approach while offering
practical advice for individuals in each category.
Reeves focuses on exactly how excellent
leadership translates to student improvement
and suggests practical steps for ensuring that all
students receive the quality education that they
deserve.