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ADJUSTING THE SAILS: WEATHERING THE STORMS OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP

Against the Wind: Leadership at 36,000 Feet helps administrators learn to face these challenges with courage and resilience.

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“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.”

- william ward

ABOUT THE BOOK

Educational leadership is full of challenging experiences, humiliating disappointments, and mind-boggling changes that can send the best leader into a tailspin. In her book, Weathering the Storms of Administrative Leadership, Dr. Donya Ball helps administrators learn to face these challenges with grace and poise. Whether just beginning their journey or well along the path of leadership, administrators will learn to admit mistakes, develop communication skills, pivot during disaster and crisis situations, and build a branding strategy to present themselves effectively to the watching world. This book will be your guide as you embark into a difficult leadership world for which there is often no roadmap. The relatable anecdotes and practical guidance will help you weather the storms and adjust your sails to navigate the ever-changing tides of the educational world.

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Meet the author

LEADER | AUTHOR | KEYNOTE SPEAKER

With over two decades of driving change, Dr. Ball inspires those around her to reach their full potential. As an accomplished author and professor, her books and courses provide invaluable guidance for current and future leaders. Dr. Ball's extensive leadership experience at the highest levels gives her a uniquely informed perspective. Highly regarded for her knowledge and commitment, she is an authoritative voice on leadership.

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why leadership matters

This book needs to be in every leader's hands! Dr. Ball gives us honest insight into the challenges of leading our people but offers brilliant perspectives and real solutions for how to do the job well, without sacrificing our mental health. I love that she does real talk, but also gives us wise and practical advice on how to take control of this very demanding job.
Kim Strobel, International Speaker, Author, & Education Consultant
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.
Douglass Reeves, PhD, Researcher, Author of Achieving Equity and Excellence; and Founder, Creative Leadership Solutions
Dr. Ball's keynote was incredibly inspiring - I walked away a better leader. She has a true gift for motivating audiences to reach their fullest leadership potential. I can’t wait to take my insights back to my team and practice what I’ve learned!
C.J., Testimonial for Dr. Donya Ball's keynote in Newport Beach, California
Dr. Ball captures the heart of the trials and tribulations of leadership and, more importantly, an approach to success in all areas as a leader. The lens of flight is an outstanding parallel to leading at a high level. Against the Wind will help you identify your strengths as a leader while also ensuring that you reduce the blind spots throughout your leadership journey.
Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, author of Lead From Where You Are and Hacking Leadership

This book needs to be in every leader's hands! Dr. Ball gives us honest insight into the challenges of leading our people but offers brilliant perspectives and real solutions for how to do the job well, without sacrificing our mental health. I love that she does real talk, but also gives us wise and practical advice on how to take control of this very demanding job.
Kim Strobel, International Speaker, Author, & Education Consultant
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.
Douglass Reeves, PhD, Researcher, Author of Achieving Equity and Excellence; and Founder, Creative Leadership Solutions
Dr. Ball's keynote was incredibly inspiring - I walked away a better leader. She has a true gift for motivating audiences to reach their fullest leadership potential. I can’t wait to take my insights back to my team and practice what I’ve learned!
C.J., Testimonial for Dr. Donya Ball's keynote in Newport Beach, California
Dr. Ball captures the heart of the trials and tribulations of leadership and, more importantly, an approach to success in all areas as a leader. The lens of flight is an outstanding parallel to leading at a high level. Against the Wind will help you identify your strengths as a leader while also ensuring that you reduce the blind spots throughout your leadership journey.
Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, author of Lead From Where You Are and Hacking Leadership

This book needs to be in every leader's hands! Dr. Ball gives us honest insight into the challenges of leading our people but offers brilliant perspectives and real solutions for how to do the job well, without sacrificing our mental health. I love that she does real talk, but also gives us wise and practical advice on how to take control of this very demanding job.
Kim Strobel, International Speaker, Author, & Education Consultant
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.
Douglass Reeves, PhD, Researcher, Author of Achieving Equity and Excellence; and Founder, Creative Leadership Solutions
Dr. Ball's keynote was incredibly inspiring - I walked away a better leader. She has a true gift for motivating audiences to reach their fullest leadership potential. I can’t wait to take my insights back to my team and practice what I’ve learned!
C.J., Testimonial for Dr. Donya Ball's keynote in Newport Beach, California
Dr. Ball captures the heart of the trials and tribulations of leadership and, more importantly, an approach to success in all areas as a leader. The lens of flight is an outstanding parallel to leading at a high level. Against the Wind will help you identify your strengths as a leader while also ensuring that you reduce the blind spots throughout your leadership journey.
Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, author of Lead From Where You Are and Hacking Leadership

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