“In these pages you will find practical advice about communications under the most difficult circumstances, the realities of challenging financial constraints every leader must face, and providing honest feedback in circumstances where the listener prefers praise over honesty. Donya Ball has served her readers well with her honesty, experience, and wisdom.”
Douglas Reeves
PhD, Researcher; Author of Achieving Equity and Excellence; and Founder, Creative Leadership Solutions
“Adjusting the Sails shares very real challenges and practical solutions applicable to any administrative position. You will not be reading another dry, research-y book but instead a candid, real, and honest viewpoint of the daily struggles and triumphs of what really happens behind the scenes in the administrator’s world.”
Wesley Smith
Superintendent, Newport-Mesa Unified School District, and
“If there ever was a time to adjust the sails, it’s now. High winds are in front of us, and this book provides the knowledge and skills for leaders to ride the wave and create the educational systems our students and teachers deserve.”
Douglas Fisher
Professor of Educational Leadership, San Diego State University, and Author of The Distance Learning Playbook
“A book on leadership like no other! Adjusting the Sails will pin you to the ground from the first page and not let you up until the end. Sign on for the storm of fabulous insights and other realities. By the time you finish—just like a lightning storm—you will get up and find yourself ready to lead differently than ever before. And you will be grateful to be alive.”
Michael Fullan
Professor Emeritus, University of Toronto, and International Consultant
“A courageous leader shares the stories we all need to read.”
Jo Boaler
Professor of Mathematics Education, Stanford University, and Co-Founder of youcubed
“Practical, pragmatic, and compelling. Adjusting the Sails has captured those key components regarding specific profiles of an effective school administrator, including the advancement of women in educational leadership. A great resource for any school leader wishing to elevate their leadership influence and capacity.”