Leading Every Day: 124 Actions for Effective Leadership, Second Edition Author: Joyce Kaser, Susan Loucks-Horsley, Susan Mundry, Katherine E. Stiles "Among the plethora of resources on leadership, this book stands out for its simple, profound way of connecting personal reflections on leadership to the actual work of leaders to improve teaching and learning. It is a must-have resource for anyone committed to leading, supporting, and sustaining research-based and data-informed improvements in education." - Page Keeley, Senior Science Program Director, Maine Mathematics & Science Alliance , "The new edition is an indispensable resource for the practiced leader…(with) contemplations that can guide, inform and challenge all school leaders' thinking and . . . moral ethical actions. With the investment of just a few minutes each day, the reader can have an in-depth consideration of why we do this work." - Randall B. Lindsey, Director, Education Leadership Doctorate Program, California Lutheran University , "Leading Every Day: 124 Actions for Effective Leadership, Second Edition underscores the cumulative effects of particular day-to-day leadership acts as practiced throughout the organization. The kinds of actions recommended by the authors of this practical and valuable book shape the school community and nurture a commitment to continuous improvement no matter how challenging the environment in which a school resides." - Dennis Sparks, Executive Director, National Staff Development Council

The first edition of Leading Every Day was selected by the National Staff Development Council as its 2003 “book of the year.” This second edition models the philosophy that leadership exists in all of us and that understanding our own leadership styles, roles, and practices enhances our impact — whether as veteran or aspiring leaders. The authors encourage educators to lead in big and small ways, offering

• Inspirational stories illustrating effective leadership
• Cogent quotations
• Actionable advice to implement immediately
• Invitations for larger discourse that can change the lives of leaders and those they lead
• The latest research on leadership, change, and professional development