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Persuasion: a key skill for today's leaders.(Report)

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| June 22, 2007 | Lease, Anthony J. | COPYRIGHT 2007 Rapid Intellect Group, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Abstract

There is an imperative for school leaders to develop the skills of persuasion as an essential to successful leadership in today's school environments. The author proposes that successful leadership requires that school leaders hone their persuasive skills. Leadership is viewed as an influence relationship in which stakeholders utilize persuasion to influence decisions. Persuasion involves a complex exchange involving numerous factors. The elements of persuasion are discussed leading to practical suggestions as to how leaders can persuade effectively.

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