Faltering Leadership

Abstract

Leadership generally, and educational leadership in particular, is faltering. Leadership is heading into crisis. There is now widespread acknowledgement of serious problems associated with unacceptable levels of stress in leadership, untenable levels of disinterest in leadership positions amongst suitably qualified middle managers , and some unsustainable administrative practices within organisations. This book argues that wisdom is the foundational ingredient required in leadership today. Our seemingly uncontrollable, unpredictable, and turbulent world needs wise leaders . We need wisdom-led leaders. Only a wise leader has the necessary knowledge, capacity, courage, and character required to be able to turn around the plight of our organisations that are struggling to cope.