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Shaping School Culture: The Heart of Leadership
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Terrence E. Deal is clinical professor at the Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California, and consultant to business, health care, military, educational, and religious organizations worldwide. He is author or coauthor of numerous book, including the best-selling Leading with Soul and The Leadership Paradox.

Kent D. Peterson is professor in the Department of Educational Administration at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and founding director of the Vanderbilt Principals' Institute. He is author or coauthor of many books including The Leadership Paradox.

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Preface.

1. Introduction: The Case for School Culture.

Part One: Elements of Culture.

2. Schools as Tribes.

3. Vision and Value: The Bedrock Culture.

4. Rituall and Ceremony: Culture in Action.

5. History and Stories: The Importance of Symbolic Lore.

6. Architecture and Artifacts: The Potency of Symbols and Signs.

7. Putting it Together: Three Schools.

Part Two: The Leadership Challenge.

8. Eight Roles of Symbolic Leaders.

9. Pathways to Successful Culture.

10. Transforming Toxic Cultures.

11. Connecting School and Community Culture.

12. Conclusion: The Future of Schools.

References.

Index.

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