View of school leaderhsip in 21st Century

1. Role of the Cristo Rey Network School President as Leader

2. Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results. --George S. Patton A leader is a dealer in hope. --Napoleon Bonaparte Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. --Margaret Mead

3. Spirit of the school Some schools there is a pervasive undercurrent of fear and suspicion , in other schools a spirit of confidence and trust The spirit of the institution is largely a reflection of the system of values cherished by the persons in whom authority is vested Impulsar

10. Chapter 17… Tao Tê Ching The best leader is one whom no one knows. The next best is one who is intimate with the people and is flattered by them. The next is one who is feared by the people. The next is one who is held in contempt by the people. Therefore, when one’s sincerity is not sufficient, one does not have the confidence of the people. Be cautious! And spare words. Then when work is done and things are accomplished, People will say that things happened by themselves.

14. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable (J-B Lencioni Series) by Patrick M. Lencioni (Hardcover - April 11, 2002) The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations (Paperback) by Ori Brafman (Author) Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance by Atul Gawande Religious concerns in contemporary education : a study of reciprocal relations by Phenix Philip Henry (out of print, available used on Amazon.com