Accelerated Wisdom: 50 Practical Insights for Today's Superintendent - Paperback

by Howard C. Carlson (Author)

Whether new to the superintendency or seasoned in our role, we all seek to grow in wisdom. To the extent we can accelerate the acquisition of this wisdom it improves our chances for success and gives us familiarity regarding how to handle the complexities of the job. The goal of the book is to assist with that task, to accelerate one's wisdom, and therefore provide a shorter path to effectiveness. Accelerated Wisdom: Fifty Practical Insights for Today's Superintendent refines knowledge, experience and research to focus on practical concepts for handling the daily challenges superintendents face. Notions such as how to retain key information, respond to requests from staff and the public, promote your ideas, maintain focus, and achieve life balance on the job are shared in a hands-on format. The book provides tools, tips, templates and examples which are designed to be easily implemented and to make an immediate difference in the life of those serving in the superintendency. Dig in, enjoy and accelerate your wisdom!

Author Biography

Howard C. Carlson, EdD, has been a superintendent for more than 15 years, serving in the states of Arizona, Minnesota and Washington. Dr. Carlson is co-author of So Now You're the Superintendent, a book co-published by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) and Corwin Press. He has served on the AASA Governing Board, the board of the Arizona School Administrators' Association (ASA) and the Arizona Governor's E-Learning Task Force. In 2015, he was recognized as Distinguished Administrator of the Year for the superintendent's division of ASA.