Coffee With the Custodian

Embrace a transformational approach to educational leadership. In this powerful EduFable(TM), Brad Johnson shares the story of a principal and custodian who discover that true leadership is built on connection. This story-centered guide reveals 10 transformational principles rooted in presence, trust, and relational intelligence. Use the included study guide to build lasting leadership and leave your entire school community better than you found it.Current and aspiring K 12 leaders using this book can: Reevaluate their leadership expectations with a stronger focus on service and team buildingConsider how engaged presence builds trust and fosters connectionLearn how noticing and acknowledging others contributions strengthen team rapportUnderstand the balance between leading from the front and allowing others to shineValue the leadership capacity of all school employees, including behind-the-scenes staffContents:PrologueChapter 1: Just Keeping the Seat WarmChapter 2: The First CupChapter 3: The ListChapter 4: A Paper JamChapter 5: The ThermostatChapter 6: No Such Thing as a Team of OneChapter 7: The Strength in the RoomChapter 8: A Moment of ChangeChapter 9: Beyond RecognitionChapter 10: In the Middle of It AllChapter 11: Leaders Worth FollowingChapter 12: Plans and SchedulesChapter 13: Stories in Every CornerChapter 14: The Quiet OnesChapter 15: Adding ValueChapter 16: Balance and BoundariesChapter 17: R.Q. > I.Q. Chapter 18: Protecting the CultureChapter 19: Showing Up With a BroomChapter 20: The Day the Rhythm BrokeChapter 21: When to Speak, When to SweepChapter 22: Not a PlaceholderChapter 23: The Lead CustodianChapter 24: What You BuildChapter 25: Better Than They Found ItCoffee With the Custodian Leadership Study Guide