Description
In this positive and inspiring book, James Hilton, author of Leading from the Edge and Ten Traits of Resilience, explores how primary and secondary school leaders can find fulfilment in their challenging roles in order to lead their schools successfully.
About the Author
James Hilton is a former headteacher, currently working as a conference speaker and author specialising in leadership, stress management and positive psychology. He applies his experience of leadership to inspire a wide range of clients including school leaders, NHS staff, local government and businesses. James provides fresh insights into the challenges of leadership in the intense environment that is the modern workplace. He is the author of Leading from the Edge and Ten Traits of Resilience.
Reviews
Reading James Hilton's book is like sitting with a good friend and having a brew. Riding the Waves is a book of proactivity, reflection, resilience and leadership. What I love about it is James's openness with his own leadership journey coupled with useful interviews and case studies. I feel it's an essential read for those aspiring to lead as well as those already leading. We all have so much to learn from each other. -- Hywel Roberts * Teacher, Writer, Speaker, @Hywel_Roberts *
This is a great book for aspiring or current school leaders. Whether you are considering pushing a boat out or riding the waves of headship, you will gain valuable wisdom and insight in steering and steadying the ship. This book will definitely be on my shelf as a navigation tool to help me reflect and focus on where I wish to take my school in the future. -- Corinne Latham * Headteacher, Belfast, Northern Ireland, @curriculumni *
James Hilton draws upon his vast experience of leadership to remind us of the core role of relationships, culture and communication in any school, whilst addressing the often forgotten area of senior leaders' wellbeing. An essential companion piece to James's previous works. -- Andrew Cowley * Deputy Headteacher and author of 'The Wellbeing Toolkit', @andrew_cowley23 *
This book is so refreshing! Grounded in humanity, humility and honesty, it offers an invaluable guide for school leaders to help them thrive in their roles - and help those around them thrive too. James's regular anecdotes, from his losses to his mistakes to his triumphs, combined with the invaluable input of an array of superb school leaders make this a must-read for anyone in - or aspiring to - school leadership. -- Dr Emma Kell * Author of 'How to Survive in Teaching' *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472967992
Author James Hilton
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Bloomsbury Education
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 304g