Becoming an Invitational Leader: A New Approach to Professional and Personal Success
About this ebook
single theoretical framework. The model shifts from emphasizing control
and dominance to one that focuses on connectedness, cooperation, and
communication.
Based on sound philosophical and psychological assumptions,
Invitational Leadership has been tested and successfully applied by
leaders in numerous fields, including administration, business, nursing,
dentistry, counseling, and other professions. Invitational Leadership
is the basis for the International Alliance for Invitational Education, a
network of over a thousand professionals from all 50 states as well as
Great Britain, Canada, China, South Africa, and countries throughout
Central and South America.
William Purkey and Betty Siegel have written much more than a
guidebook to becoming a healthier and more effective leader; they
proffer a radically profound, compelling argument that it is time for
people in positions of authority to forge a new kind of relationship
with others based on dialogue, respect and collaboration. This
insightful work is long overdue in an age of “might makes right,” and
contains great wisdom in promoting solid values found in various
democratic and spiritual organizations. Supervisors and coaches, CEO’s
and shop stewards, managers and parents—anyone and everyone who deals
with others, take notice.
This is a truly inspirational book in its invitation for all people
to join together in a shared vision of promise and greatness.
About the author
Dr. Betty L. Siegel served as President of Kennesaw State University for 25 years, and at the time of her retirement in 2006, was believed to be the longest serving woman president of a public college in the United States. Recipient of numerous awards for teaching, service, and leadership, including the University of North Carolina's coveted Peabody Award, she has been named Georgia Woman of the Year, been inducted into the Atlanta Business Hall of Fame, and repeatedly cited among Georgia Trend Magazine's 100 Most Influential Georgians. A co-founder of the International Alliance for Invitational Education, she is an internationally and nationally known speaker on ethical leadership and service.
William Watson Purkey began his educational career as a public school teacher, rising to a fully tenured position at the University of Florida, and finally as Professor Emeritus of Counselor Education at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. His passion for teaching and leadership has earned him various awards of excellence in his field. He is also the co-founder of The International Alliance for Invitational Education. A noted writer, researcher, speaker, and leader, Purkey has authored nearly 100 articles and more than a dozen books.
