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Escaping the School Leader's Dunk Tank: How to Prevail When Others Want to See You Drown Kindle Edition

by Rebecca Coda (Author), Rick Jetter (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 67 ratings
No school leader is immune to the dunk tank—the effects of discrimination, bad politics, revenge,
or ego-driven coworkers. In Escaping the School Leader’s Dunk Tank, Rebecca Coda and Rick Jetter share real-life stories and insightful research to equip school leaders with the practical knowledge and emotional tools necessary to survive and, better yet, avoid getting “dunked.”
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"Escaping the School Leader's Dunk Tank tackles challenges that school leaders will face at some point in their careers. This book provides a unique and thorough analysis of types of adversarial conditions, and the powerful stories that the authors collected from school leaders across the nation will provide leaders a chance to reflect, plan, and think about how they might prevail in their roles."
--Todd Whitaker, Professor at Indiana State University, internationally recognized education expert, and author of more than 40 books, including What Great Principals Do Differently

"This book doesn't just address the elephant in the room; it rides it out of the room! A very REAL look at school politics and typical adversarial conditions that leaders face along with practical tools for thriving in any school leadership role."
--Annette Breaux, international educational expert and author of The Ten-Minute Inservice

"I'm calling a home run right now! Bold, unconventional, and arguably the 'realest' school leadership book you will ever read. Rebecca Coda and Rick Jetter definitely don't pull any punches. With riveting case studies that highlight the good, the bad, and the ugly . . . I've never read a more honest assessment of politics in education and how to rise above the perils to pursue excellence for kids. Escaping the School Leaders' Dunk Tank is one of those rare books that you won't want to end."
--Brad Gustafson, 2016 NAESP Distinguished Principal Award Winner and author of Renegade Leadership

"Looking at the 6 years where I have been an administrator and the last 5 years as a principal, it does get lonely at the top. The feeling that someone is always criticizing your every move is palpable, and the isolation effect of the position breeds the feeling of a closed space. This book has answered many of the hard lessons I have learned about school leadership, especially in being a very young administrator. To take and put the leadership position into a focused context is a moment of relived experience in every word that is read, and any aspiring administrator would be best served to read this book over and over again. In fact, I would highly recommend this book to any school leader, seasoned or neophyte. Rebecca and Rick have come up with practical, yet meaningful, strategies to leverage this dream position to build better relationships, rise above all of the exigent factors that make the job nearly impossible, and have the feeling of success that came with first being named to the job return in spades!"
--Rob Bueche, Principal,Flint Community Schools

"We have ALL been dunked before! If you have ever even tried to be a leader in a school, then you know the feeling. This book will make you feel like you are not alone. It is a great, practical read for any educator in any system. A great collection of real life examples."
--Jennifer Fox, School Improvement and Data/AssessmentConsultant

"Rules are meant to be broken. Coda & Jetter share stunning vignettes uncovering educational politics; the candor shocking. A must read for aspiring educational leaders."
--Catherine Barrett, M.Ed., Arizona Master Teacher Coach,Phoenix Union High School District

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It is time:  Time to swim, not time to drown.  Time to expose politics in education, not time to continue ignoring them.  Time to expose adversarial conditions, not time to let the status quo continue.  Join us.  The time is NOW!  Our students are depending on us!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N4HD2WB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. (December 23, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 23, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.0 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 278 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0996989668
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 67 ratings

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  1. Rebecca Coda

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    Rebecca Coda is the founder of Encodable Impact Publishing, LLC. She likes standing up for the underdog, dreaming endless dreams, and offering hope to perfect strangers. Everything she touches exudes passion, determination and relentless focus on student relevance in the present and in the future. She is an adoptive mother of children of trauma and believes we must strive each day to fill our children with joy, laughter & love. She is the daughter of a Vietnam Veteran. As a Christian she lives by faith and believes in a purpose greater than herself.

    Author:

    Escaping the School Leader's Dunk Tank: How to Prevail When Others Want to See You Drown

    Let Them Speak: How Student Voice Can Transform Your School

    The Fire Within

    100 No-Nonsense Things that ALL Teachers Should STOP Doing

    100 No-Nonsense Things that ALL School Leaders Should STOP Doing

    Educational REHAB: An Unprecedented Opportunity to Restore K-12 Public Education

    Publishing Agent:

    The Second Team: A Vietnam Pilot's Journal Account of Faith, Freedom & Flying by James C. Downing Jr.

    Find out more about Rebecca on her website: www.rebeccacoda.com & www.encodableimpact.com or follow her on Facebook & LinkedIn.

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    Rick Jetter

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    Dr. Rick Jetter (a.k.a. "Dr. J.") is the CEO of Pushing Boundaries Consulting, LLC; an author of 10+ books for educators; and is ranked #8 in the World's Top 30 Global Gurus of Education for 2023.

    Dr. J. was a solid "D+" student in 7th grade and he has a new cool dog named Gus Jetter.

    Visit www.rickjetter.com or www.pushboundconsulting.com for more information about the many unbelievable projects going on right now!

    You may also reach out to Dr. J. at drjetter1@gmail.com or on most social media channels at @RickJetter.

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Customers find the book insightful and a must-read for educators. They appreciate the heartfelt stories and real-life examples from leaders in the United States that provide strategies to help educators survive and thrive in spite of adversarial conditions.

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Customers find the book insightful and helpful for school leaders. It provides strategies to help educators thrive despite adversarial situations. Readers appreciate the relatable stories and useful tools.

"...Their book will make you sad and inspired at the same time, which is the mark and measure of a great book...." Read more

"...This book was a huge eye-opening for me, as I could relate to the situations that I have encountered. I only wish I have read the book sooner!..." Read more

"...Dunk Tank is a relevant and noteworthy read for all aspiring administrators and educators that feel like they are drowning...." Read more

"...A positive focus on making a difference and doing what is best for kids while adversaries purchase the balls to get you into the waters of the Dunk..." Read more

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Customers find the book's stories relatable and insightful. The scenarios provide strategies to help educators avoid pitfalls. Readers also mention the vignettes are depressing.

"...Rick and Rebecca provide the survival list and share real life stories from leaders in the United States...." Read more

"...Their book takes you into Dunk Tank University providing heartfelt stories people can relate to and strategies of "how to prevail when others..." Read more

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  • Erik Francis
    5.0 out of 5 stars The "Dark Side" of Education Exposed and a New Hope to Survive It!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2017
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    There is a "dark side" of education. It's a side that doesn't really get discussed or given much attention, but it most likely has happened to us as a teacher, principal, or professional educator at some time. Education and the teaching profession can be just as vicious and vindictive as corporate America and politics. That's why I'm recommending Rebecca Coda and Rick Jeter's book Escaping the School Leader's Dunk Tank: How to Prevail When Others Want to See You Drown. Rick and Rebecca show us we are not alone in our experiences, explains why we experience this pettiness, and what we can do to rise above it all. Their book will make you sad and inspired at the same time, which is the mark and measure of a great book. If you're a teacher, a school leader, or an aspiring academic leader, you need to get and read this!
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  • Aggie salter
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a must read for all educational leaders ...
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2017
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    This book is a must read for all educational leaders! It's a book we should give to new leaders. The book shares the secrets, and how lonely the administrator's life can be. Rick and Rebecca provide the survival list and share real life stories from leaders in the United States. Each chapter is filled with stories and solutions, as well as warning signs that we should look for. This book was a huge eye-opening for me, as I could relate to the situations that I have encountered. I only wish I have read the book sooner! Rather you are, or planning to be an educational leader this book is for you!
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  • Karen&Shawn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Teachers- this is for you too!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2017
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    As a teacher, there have been times when I have felt confused by the ultimate goal of the profession and the conflicting actions within my school.
    Escaping the School Leader's Dunk Tank by Rebecca Coda and Rick Jetter helped me to realize the tendencies of others to push others down no matter the consequences and how to avoid becoming the victim in these situations. Dealing with many types of people and personalities is the reality in any job situation, but when your supervisor is the one trying to keep you under, the strategies and techniques offered in this book are the answer to not just surviving, but thriving.
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  • Valerie Zemaitis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rick Jetter and Rebecca Coda courageously write this book, ...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2017
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    Rick Jetter and Rebecca Coda courageously write this book, not only to address a topic that is typically avoided in education, but also to bring educators together in helping to avoid or to prevent the dunk tank phenomenon. Their book takes you into Dunk Tank University providing heartfelt stories people can relate to and strategies of "how to prevail when others want to see you down". You'll have all the swimming gear necessary to prevent or survive the dunk tank as a result of reading this book.
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  • Monica S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dunk Tank
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2017
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    This book makes you think and clarifies what you might be feeling. It provides real examples of various pitfalls that can and do happen in school districts all over the world. Dunk Tank is a relevant and noteworthy read for all aspiring administrators and educators that feel like they are drowning. Coda and Jetter reveal the dark side of education and encourage educators to keep swimming and doing what's right for kids!
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  • michael leander
    4.0 out of 5 stars School Leaders Dunk Tank a must read!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2017
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    A great read to identify leadership pot holes both big and small. School leaders will benefit from the quick real life vignettes told throughout the book. A positive focus on making a difference and doing what is best for kids while adversaries purchase the balls to get you into the waters of the Dunk Tank!
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  • Beth Houf
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommend!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2017
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    This book is such a valuable tool for all school leaders. Through heartbreakingly real scenarios, the authors provide strategies to help educators not only survive, but thrive in spite of adversarial situations. Whether you are currently on dry land or treading the water of the dunk tank, this book will definitely act as a life preserve to leadership success!
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  • Julie Cobb
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Proactively paranoid"
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2017
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    This book is a must read for anyone in education who has experienced the politics that come with teaching. Whether a teacher leader, building level leader or district level leader there are lessons to be learned in the book. Thank you R & R for your courage to share.
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  • ainsleybr
    1.0 out of 5 stars Stories are fine, but in moderation
    Reviewed in Canada on January 19, 2017
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    Lack of any depth. Stories are fine, but in moderation. Did not benefit from this material unfortunately. I held out hope. Sorry.
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