Short Synopsis
The authors apply the powerful Four Frames model developed by Bolman and Deal to the unique challenges of higher education leadership, illustrating the different view of academic leadership. Part I: Leadership Epistemology: When You Understand, You Know What to Do Chapter 1: The Opportunities and Challenges in Academic Leadership Chapter 2: Sensemaking and the Power of Reframing Chapter 3: Knowing What Youre Doing: Learning, Authenticity, and Theories for Action Part II: Reframing Leadership Challenges Chapter 4: Building Clarity and Capacity: Leader as Analyst and Architect Chapter 5: Respecting and Managing Differences: Leader as Compassionate Politician Chapter 6: Fostering a Caring and Productive Campus: Leader as Servant, Catalyst, and Coach Chapter 7: Keeping the Faith and Celebrating the Mission: Leader as Prophet and Artist Chapter 8: Leading from the Middle: The Academic Leader as Boundary Spanner Part III: Courage and Hope Chapter 9: Sustaining Higher Education Leaders: Advancing the Work Chapter 10: Sustaining Higher Education Leaders: Feeding the Soul Epilogue: Higher Education as Sacred Calling

Full Synopsis
The authors apply the powerful Four Frames model developed by Bolman and Deal to the unique challenges of higher education leadership, illustrating the different view of academic leadership. Part I: Leadership Epistemology: When You Understand, You Know What to Do Chapter 1: The Opportunities and Challenges in Academic Leadership Chapter 2: Sensemaking and the Power of Reframing Chapter 3: Knowing What Youre Doing: Learning, Authenticity, and Theories for Action Part II: Reframing Leadership Challenges Chapter 4: Building Clarity and Capacity: Leader as Analyst and Architect Chapter 5: Respecting and Managing Differences: Leader as Compassionate Politician Chapter 6: Fostering a Caring and Productive Campus: Leader as Servant, Catalyst, and Coach Chapter 7: Keeping the Faith and Celebrating the Mission: Leader as Prophet and Artist Chapter 8: Leading from the Middle: The Academic Leader as Boundary Spanner Part III: Courage and Hope Chapter 9: Sustaining Higher Education Leaders: Advancing the Work Chapter 10: Sustaining Higher Education Leaders: Feeding the Soul Epilogue: Higher Education as Sacred Calling