This is a thoughtful and comprehensive volume refining our understanding of the links between leadership strategies and student motivation. The practical strategies offered make this a fascinating book that will indeed provide new insights into everyday classroom life issues. It is an invaluable resource for educators no matter their level of experience.

Carol A. Tolson, Ph.D., associate dean, School of Education, Saint Xavier University, Chicago

An outstanding resource for students and teachers…the most through resource on motivating students that I have ever seen.

Dean Halverson, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Educational Leadership, Western Illinois University, Macomb

This is a reference that teachers and administrators alike should keep handy on their bookshelf.… This is one of those very few books that I will pick up to read again and again.

Robert J. Libka, ceo/superintendent, Proviso Township High Schools, Illinois

I believe all who are involved in the educational community will greatly benefit from this well-written and well-researched book that deals with the "what" and, more importantly, the "how to" regarding what is right and makes sense for today's teachers and administrators who are on the line everyday.

C. James Carr, mayor, Wheaton, IL; president, Produce Reporter Company; and adjunct professor, Wheaton College

Dr. Tomal has written another book that is a valuable education resource on motivating students. The book is filled with quality research with great attention to detail on various leadership, communication, and motivation models that teachers and administrators can use to assist in bringing out the intellectual gift possessed by all students.

Valorie Moore Ed.D, assistant superintendent of operations and school Improvement, Evanston/Skokie Community Consolidated School District 65, Illinois

Challenging Students to Learn by Dr. Daniel R. Tomal is a book that should be required reading by all instructors, administrators, and education students.

Curtis A. Smith, Ed.D., site administrator, Fischler School of Education, Nova Southwestern University, FL