The purpose of this dissertation is to examine the impact of executive coaching on leadership development and organizational success in higher education institutions. The study uses quantitative data to identify trends, patterns, and correlations between executive coaching implementation and institutional performance improvements and the perceived…

The stability of principals remaining year after year at the same school has been identified as impactful on school improvement (Bartanen et al., 2019; Donley et al., 2020). A review of literature recognized the opportunity to identify and describe experiences and factors that influence positive attitude of job satisfaction and job stability among…

According to Brenan (2021), 77% of Americans are concerned about the morals and values in America. Morality is embedded in the foundation of the United States and its educational system, with ethical dilemmas requiring leaders to be intentional and cognizant (Dahl, 2015; Johnson, 2021; Lickona, 1993; Smith, 2020). The California public educational…

The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the relationship between the background of superintendents and their hiring of principals. This study explored whether six superintendents in Nassau County, NY hire principals based on what the research says makes a successful principal or based on their personal background and professional…

Lewis Carroll famously noted that "if you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there". This capstone project joins the dialogue of the importance of adapting the principal preparation programs at colleges and universities to adequately provide aspiring principals the skills needed to lead the work in low-performing…