Playing the Long Game

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Playing the Long Game

Discover and Sustain Your Motivation as a School Leader (Sustain your leadership through reflective practice.)

Educational administration and organization

Author: Scott A. Laliberte

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Language: English

Published by: Solution Tree Press

Published on: 26th August 2026

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9798893740943


Staying connected to your purpose as a leader is just as important as meeting the daily demands of school administration. Retired superintendent Scott A. Laliberte knows this too well. By applying an athlete's mindset to educational leadership, he offers a path for leaders to not only endure their careers but thrive. At its heart is reflective practice that can fuel any educator.

K 12 school and district leaders can use this book to:

  • Reconnect with their core values to enhance their leadership effectiveness
  • Implement practical strategies to maintain motivation during challenging times
  • Reflect on personal stories that shape their leadership journey and values
  • Identify support networks within the educational community
  • Adapt their leadership approach based on evolving motivations and circumstances

Contents:

Introduction

Chapter 1: Finding Your Motivation

Chapter 2: Exploring Motivation and Your Brain

Chapter 3: Understanding the Role of Authentic Reflection

Chapter 4: Dealing With Shifting Motivations

Chapter 5: Coping When Work Feels Too Heavy

Chapter 6: Deciding to Stay or Go

Chapter 7: Sustaining Your Motivation

Epilogue

References and Resources

Index

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