{"product_id":"pivotal-strategies-for-the-educational-leader","title":"Pivotal Strategies for the Educational Leader","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublic education has been criticized for under-achieving schools and one key phrase for long-term school success is \u003ci\u003eschool leadership\u003c\/i\u003e. Taken comprehensively, leadership emphasizes the importance of where the leader stands at times of decision, challenge, and conflict. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Sun Tzu, a Chinese military strategist more than 2500 years ago, represents a very complex work of philosophy and military strategy. A good part of the work describes the pivotal role of a leader and his understanding and application of the winning factors. \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e application to education is about solving (i.e. fighting) problems (i.e. the enemy) to improve student and school success. \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e describes the significance of a leader and his knowledge and prudent application of the strategies. At the core of theses strategies is the non-negotiable moral purpose of the leader to be reinforced by other fine qualities as wisdom, commitment, discipline, and courage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders will be amazed and rewarded by finding the relevance and practicality of this ancient Eastern philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing Plc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54239740526936,"sku":"9781578867417","price":54.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781578867417.jpg?v=1769828430","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/pivotal-strategies-for-the-educational-leader","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}