Habits of Resilient Leaders
Personal Practices That Drive Professional Impact
- Lindsay Prendergast - Assistant Director of Professional Learning, The Danielson Group
- Piper Lee - Senior Account Manager for Strategic Accounts, NWEA/HMH
Foreword by Dominique Smith, Learning Forward co-pub
Build resilience, lead with purpose, and thrive in any challenge.
Education leaders face mounting pressures and unprecedented challenges, with many feeling the strain of constant change and uncertainty. Habits of Resilient Leaders offers a practical framework and proven habits that extend beyond self-care and managerial skills, arming leaders with tools to foster improved well-being, empower their teams, and create a positive impact in their schools and districts.
Addressing the growing attrition rate among K–12 leaders globally, this book provides actionable strategies to cultivate resilience and ensure long-term sustainability in leadership. Key features include
- Practical strategies for fostering resilience, maintaining your well-being, and addressing challenges without impacting your health
- Guidance for developing habits for boundary-setting, cultivating vision, managing change, and leading with optimism and emotional intelligence
- Authentic examples of habits in action and reflection activities to support implementation
With a focus on personal and professional growth, this must-read guide supports education leaders to rediscover their "why," maintain stability for their teams, and foster thriving environments for students, staff, and their broader communities.
