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The Constructivist Leader, 3rd Edition

A few months ago I wrote that the authors of The Constructivist Leader, first and second editions, were considering a third edition. We now have the go ahead for this “classic text,” in the words of one of the reviewers.  When the first edition was published by Teachers College Press in 1995, it became an immediate best-seller. Why? We think because it reframed the rusty notion of leadership, separating it from role, position and formal power, and situating it into the collaborating and reciprocal construction of shared meaning and purpose in community. After centuries of dominance, colonization, and compliance, many found this a breath of fresh air.

We now are interested in updating the examples in the book–of schools, districts, organizations, foundations, national policy.  If you would like to recommend the work of outstanding educators, we would be very appreciative.

In the meantime, stay tuned.  Next entry: travels to Italy for the release of Etruscan Evenings.

Thanks, Linda

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3 Responses to “The Constructivist Leader, 3rd Edition”

  1. Bernard Badiali says:
    August 26, 2012 at 8:56 am

    Hello Linda,

    I’m not sure when the information on this page was posted, but I would be honored t contribute to a new edition. You may recall the remarkable conversation you had with one of my graduates classes at Penn State vis Skype. Students are still talking about it. Thanks.

    Bernard

  2. David Barnum says:
    October 14, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    Are you still considering examples of constructivist leadership principles “in action’?

  3. Linda Lambert says:
    October 14, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    Yes, do you have some? Linda

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