Adjusting the Sails

A survival guide for top educational leadership and administrators.

Donya Ball, EdD, is a district administrator and conference speaker, currently serving as a school district superintendent in California. For over twenty years, she has been a change maker in public education, leading staff to inspire students to reach their full potential in preparation for life beyond the classroom. Dr. Ball also serves as program advisor and faculty for graduate level administrative credential program.

Preface Introduction Haters Gonna Hate: Adjusting to Your Unpopular PositionCircus: Juggling the Demands of Life and LeadershipWhat Are you Talking About? Effectively Communicating in Top LeadershipOwn It: Developing the Courage to Admit Your MistakesThe U Word: Surviving and Thriving During Union NegotiationsPassed Up: Rebounding after Career DisappointmentThe Pandemic Pivot: Learning Flexibility and Strength in the Face of DisasterProgress is Progress: Keeping Your Focus on the Right GoalsBranding: Public Perception is EverythingThe Journey: Remembering the End GoalAbout the Author