Visionary leaders must attend to the everyday functioning of their schools, respond to external policies and political pressures, recognize the weaknesses in the school, and, at the same time, understand the inner- and inter-generational perspectives and strengths of the key stakeholders. Armed with this information from this book, the visionary leader can imagine a different future for the school and its students. Combining the visionary leader’s plan with the collaboration of teachers, parents, and students help to make that vision a reality.

Virginia Roach, Dean, Fordham University

Why School Leaders Need Vision is a thoughtful book that cogently illustrates how visionary leadership is the sine qua non in education. Building on the writing of over a dozen authors, the book is filled with insightful and concrete ideas for leaders facing a world of ambiguity and change. It’s a must read for leaders at all organizational levels. To see why Visionary Leadership is more than a catchword, read this book.

Toby Tetenbaum, PhD, Emeritus Professor and Division Chair, Fordham University

In this amazing book, the authors have attempted the impossible. They have successfully summarized the most relevant literature on leadership as it intersects with a visionary management style. The book does a magnificent job of capturing the essence of the huge body of theoretical and practical thought produced by the scholarly community. A must read for those who want to have a solid basis for understanding this vital management topic.

Lyndon G. Furst, Dean Emeritus of The School of Graduate Studies, Andrews University