Praise for Embracing MESSY Leadership “In these volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous times (VUCA), we need to have a new way of leading. MESSY provides that leadership direction.” —Andy Hargreaves research professor, Boston College president and cofounder, ARC Education “Through their coaching work with over 20,000 leaders worldwide, Gallagher and Connor have written a book that gets to the heart of the challenges of school leadership while they offer valuable insight into how those leaders can overcome their challenges.” —Peter DeWitt author and EdWeek blogger “Embracing MESSY Leadership gives vibrant life—purpose, meaning, and action— to a fresh and deeper understanding of the nature of leadership: leadership that can make a profound difference. Authors Gallagher and Connor convincingly anticipate the unfolding leadership landscape of schooling, placing the power of coaching at the heart of the urgent endeavour to lead education change.” —Anthony Mackay board co-chair, National Center on Education and the Economy, Washington, DC “This is probably the most practical leadership toolkit that I have read in a long time. I would absolutely recommend it to all levels of school leaders.” —Sir Mark Grundy chief executive, Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, UK
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