Finding Your Leadership Edge

"""A masterfully written read that engages the reader and fully inspires your inner leader with a finite focus on self reflection, development, and empowering the leaders that surround you. Finding Your Leadership Edge is created and designed for the intentional leader who truly wants to understand the art of understanding the individuals you lead."" Holly Ferguson, Prosper ISD Superintendent ""Every leader I engage with has asked themselves how they are leading differently today than they were before the worldwide pandemic. And, every leader admits that today’s leadership requires a different set of skills and dispositions than ever before. Developing an understanding of how to balance confidence and empathy is critical in a school environment that serves multiple generations from Boomers to Generations X, Y, Z, and Alpha. Regardless of how agreeable or assertive, passive or aggressive, or emotionally intelligent you may be, Dr. Brad Johnson and Mr. Jeremy Johnson’s reflection quizzes provide a great individualized framework for each leader to process how you will best develop your leadership edge."" Dr. Jeffrey Butts, Superintendent, M.S.D. of Wayne Township, Indianapolis, IN “Finding Your Leadership Edge is more than just a book; it’s a mentorship in print, equipping leaders with skills needed to navigate modern challenges and nurture an inclusive culture . It promises to be an invaluable resource in your leadership journey, helping you to not only lead with authenticity through self-reflection and implementation of intentional strategies but also to make a lasting impact on your educational community by recalibrating the role as a relationship-centered leader.” Jennifer Womble, Chief Learning Officer, Future of Education Technology Conference/District Administration “Finding Your Leadership Edge is a practical leadership book with user-friendly guidance to hone your skills. It provides reflection exercises to get you started on your professional leadership growth journey. Authors Brad Johnson and Jeremy Johnson stress the importance of being assertive while also being compassionate. They call attention to key leadership strategies to help you succeed as a leader. Strategies such as building your trust capital, being a reflective leader, knowing your staff and stakeholders well so that you can lead authentically are explored. A must-read leadership book for leaders wanting to excel in their roles!“ Dr. Gladys I. Cruz, District Superintendent/CEO of Questar III BOCES ""If you aspire to school leadership or you are currently on the journey this book is for you. Brad Johnson reminds us of the importance of being a learning leader. By reading it you will be reminded of the importance of being authentic and reflective as you navigate the challenges and thrills of being a school Principal."" Corinne Latham, Principal, Belfast, Northern Ireland ""Finding Your Leadership Edge is an invaluable tool for leaders inside and outside the education sector – but especially for today’s leaders stepping into the principalship and superintendency with fewer years overall experience on average. In a world filled with exhaustive lists of leader standards and qualities, Brad Johnson and Jeremy Johnson boil down the complexity of weaving together a culture of trust, psychological safety, high performance, and hope into three easy-to-remember leader characteristics: compassion, assertiveness, and agreeableness. This empowers readers to name and refine their practice in each area and step closer to the profound impact every leader can have on schools, students, and community thriving."" Leslie Hazle Bussey, PhD, CEO & Executive Director, Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement"