Leadership through story : diverse voices in dialogue / Sarah J. Noonan with Thomas L. Fish.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Noonan, Sarah J., 1949-

Contributor:

Fish, Thomas L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Educational leadership.

School management and organization.

Physical Description:

xiv, 282 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2007.

Summary:

An awareness regarding how to compose, tell, and share stories can assist school leaders and members in accomplishing leadership through collaborative processes. Leadership through Story Diverse Voices in Dialogue introduces the power of story and its application to the various purposes and goals of leadership. Readers will learn how the exchange of stories honors cultural identities, encourages multiple perspectives, and inspires collective action within diverse communities.

Contents:

1 Leadership Through Story: An Invitation to Dialogue 1

Invitation to Dialogue 4

Story-A Catalyst and a Vehicle for Change 6

2 Story Elements: Metaphor, Meaning, Myth, and Memory 10

Metaphors in Leadership 11

Meaning: Making Sense of Life Experience 15

Finding Meaning in Auschwitz 17

Myth: Mysteries and Heroic Tales 19

The Star Trek Myth: To Boldly Go 21

Autobiographical to Social Memory 23

Human and Cultural Worlds 25

The Meaning of Diversity 30

3 Telling Stories, Changing Lives: Turning Points in Dialogue 33

The Purpose and Moral of the Story 34

The Interactive and Transformational Nature of Story 37

Lance Armstrong's Victories 39

Drinking in All This Democracy 42

4 Personal and Cultural Stories: Sources of Authenticity in Leadership 47

Elizabeth's Story of Personal Transformation 49

Identity and Authenticity 53

5 The Quest Narrative and the Call to Adventure: Defining Moments, Reflections, and Epiphanies 56

Big Grace 60

The Leader of the Band 61

The Life Walk 67

The Gift From a Stranger 75

6 "I Am Another You": Leadership as a Moral Endeavor 77

The Pursuit of Goodness and Loving Actions 79

Forming a Moral Character 82

Jody Williams, Nobel Prize Winner 85

A Moment of Madness: Leading in Dangerous Times 87

John Gardner's Resignation 90

Seeds of Moral Courage and Cultural Change 94

A Special Bond Between Doctor and Patient 96

7 Official Stories, Cover Stories, and Deceptions: Truth, Lies, and Everything in Between 98

The Case of the Broken Water Main 101

Cover Stories 105

Jayson Blair at The New York Times 108

Jack Kelley: A Star Reporter Resigns 112

8 Foolish Mistakes, Poor Decisions, and Reckless Conduct: Avoiding Traps and Acts of Self-Betrayal 115

Commander Scott Waddle 117

Fallacies and Self-Deceptions 120

Traps and Self-Betrayal 122

Exercise Caution: Hospital Zone 124

"Time Out" and "Knock It Off": Overcoming Human Elements 130

The Last Flight to McMurdo Station, Antarctica 133

Failure and Accountability 138

9 It's Never Too Late to Learn: The Importance of Learning in Leadership 140

Jacques Demers Tells His Secret 143

Learning Organizations 144

Jet "Black and Blue": A Valentine's Day Horror Story 145

Dialogue and Appreciative Inquiry 148

10 Change as a Metaphor for Life: Transitions and Innovations 151

Table Creep 152

Disruptive Events and Lives in Transition 155

Change Myths 158

The Border-Hennepin Union 162

The Accidental Founding of Medtronic, Inc. 164

Rewarding Success and Folly 167

11 Wounds, Illness, Loss, and Suffering: The Therapeutic Nature of Story 169

Going Into the Fire 170

Life Changes in an Instant 172

The Stages of Grief and the Nature of Courage 175

The Cedar Strip Canoe 177

The Gift of a Loving Response 179

Johanna's Story: The Kindness and Terror of Strangers 181

Fighting Against Loss 184

Baby, Baby, We Are Going to War 187

Remembrance 190

Sites of Mourning and Memory 192

12 Stories of Moral Courage: Seeing Injustice, Hearing the Call, Taking Action 195

The Story of John Howard Griffin 196

The Psychology of Hate 201

Women Working in America 204

Katrina Stories 205

The Matthew Shepard Story 209

Unpopular Causes and Dangerous Stands 211

Protest at the Lake Street Bridge 214

Nelson Mandela 218

13 Wolf and Wolf's Brother Speak: Listening to Diverse Voices 221

Groupthink, Mental Traps, and Avoidance Strategies 226

Jose Finds His Voice 228

Becoming a Voice for Others: The Silent Agreement 230

Dialogue Failure and Breakdowns 235

14 Cultural Identity and Survivance: The Power and Gift of Cultural Story 237

Survivance 238

Seeing Humanity in the Stranger 241

Fleeing Ethiopia: Gorse's Story 245

An African Tale 250.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-266) and index.

ISBN:

9781578866427

1578866421

9781578866434

157886643X

OCLC:

137324986