Data gathered from 208 nonadministrative supervisors and managers at a Midwestern university demonstrated that femininity is closely related to the consideration dimension of leadership style and that masculinity is related to the initiating structure dimension. (PD)

Shared decision making is the best vehicle for planned change, according to this author. But, he reminds readers, if it is to work, clarification of the administrator's role and of his responsibility for setting the general pattern of leadership is needed. He believes that shared decision making is truly an art. (Editor)

The results suggest that principals who exhibit strong Initiating Structure tend to have teachers with a substantial Professional Zone of Acceptance irrespective of the Consideration dimension of leadership. (Author)

This paper discusses the authors' experiences with organizing and running groups for clients in career transition, whether that be a completely new career or a job search. One key to successful groups is organization, especially finding the right mix of members. They can have similar or different goals, but must be well matched for ego-strength.…

The purpose of this study was to develop an understanding of the relationships among principal transformational leadership, school leadership-team transformational leadership, and school culture. Twelve middle schools composed the sample population. Three surveys were used, each one focusing on collecting data related to principal leadership, team…

This report examines leadership and the impact of a leadership-education retreat through the eyes of six undergraduate college men who participated in the Institute of Men of Principle at a Midwestern College. The report relates the results of a study on what influences shaped the definition and experience of leadership for the participants of the…

This paper reports on the current thinking about the position of principal and superintendent in America's schools. The positions of school principal and district superintendent have been undergoing changes in definition and scope over the last century and a half. As America undergoes significant societal transformation, the definition of these…

Data collected from six university level encounter groups indicated that perceptions of group leader self-disclosure, mental health and helpfulness were all positively correlated. (Author)

Article examines the position of the head of a school from the perspective or organization theory to examine the implications of the role of head of a school in terms of his being in the position of a manager. (Author/CB)

Study indicates democratic leadership style produces highest productivity; data is tabulated. (Editor/SP)

Explores the usefulness of the "Contingency Model" of leadership effectiveness -- effectiveness of a group is contingent upon the relationship between leadership style and the degree to which the situation enables the leader to exert his influence. (Author)

A description of the work conducted by the Center for Urban Education. (SB)

Study suggests that Chinese-Americans can adapt either to authoritarian or to democratic leadership, while Chinese adapt more successfully to authoritarian leadership. These differences are considered a reflection of cultural adaptations. (DM)

Investigated elements of cognitive style that might predict leadership style. Compared balanced task-process style leaders with dominant style leaders for cognitive style differences. Identified six cognitive style elements predicting task orientation and eight predicting process orientation. (RC)