{"product_id":"the-together-leader-isbn-9781118987520","title":"The Together Leader","description":"\u003cb\u003eStreamline your workflow and bring your vision to life\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Together Leader\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical handbook for the busy mission-driven leader. With an emphasis on time management, the book provides all of the tools, templates, and checklists necessary for leaders to stay organized and keep on top their responsibilities. Maia Heyck-Merlin describes step-by-step a set of habits and systems that help leaders to keep everything running smoothly and, most importantly, achieve their mission-driven goals. By learning how to plan for the predictable, leaders can face the unexpected head-on, going off-plan while keeping their eye on the objective. Education leaders will learn how to prioritize quickly and efficiently, and gain access to hands-on tools that take the turbulence out of their days, allowing them to truly become a Together Leader. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMission-driven leaders are often required to multi-task; it's part of the job. This book gives leaders the tools and information they need to streamline their workflow, to take the day one task at a time without sacrificing productivity. The book includes lessons on how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrioritize effectively and work efficiently\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet organized and stay prepared no matter what\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage time, staff, and resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop the habits of an effective leader\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA leader's time is valuable, as is that of their staff. There's no room for waste. \u003ci\u003eThe Together Leader\u003c\/i\u003e prepares leaders to truly lead their teams, with the tools and strategies that make real, effective mission-driven leadership possible. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents | Website Resources xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection One: Set the Stage 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Leading in a Mission-Driven Context 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do You Mean by Mission-Driven Work?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do You Mean by Togetherness, Anyway?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Togetherness Matters Even More in Your Context\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Own Togetherness Journey\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy This Book Is Different\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organized\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Each Chapter Is Organized\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Use This Book\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes on Terminology and Methodology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTogetherness Is a Means to an End\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTogetherness Talks: Shawn Mangar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Take Stock: Assess Your Togetherness Level 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview and Objectives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTogetherness Levels\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Tools You Need\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReader Quiz: Togetherness Tools\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoutines Rule\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMind-Sets Matter (More Than Anything)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild the Habit\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Go on an Organizational Binge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet’s Jump In\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTogetherness Talks: 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\u003cp\u003eKari’s Priority Plan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Big or How Small—Are These Giant Leaps or Baby Steps?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Routine\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Team Onboard\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Priority Plan Isn’t Working for Me\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart Strong\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSee It In Action: Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Align Your Meetings: Make a Meeting Matrix 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeen and Heard\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview and Objectives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Model\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild Your Own\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mechanics of a Regular One-on-One Meeting\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNailing the Content\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Routine\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting Follow-Up\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Long-Term View\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart Strong\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCommon Challenge: The Crisis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Three: Get Yourself Together 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Get Macro: Design a Comprehensive Calendar 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeen and Heard\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview and Objectives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Your Comprehensive Calendar\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArticulate Your Priorities\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSketch an Ideal Week\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpose the Ideal Week onto Your Digital Calendar\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet’s Get Consolidated\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZoom Out to View a Year\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart Strong\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTogetherness Talks: Vince Marigna\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Strategic Procrastination: Design a Later List 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeen 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\u003cp\u003eStart Strong\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCommon Challenge: Too Much to Do!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Keep It Together: Routines and Checklists 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeen and Heard\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview and Objectives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeekly Routines: Clean Up and Look Ahead\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsuring Weird Weeks Don’t Take You by Surprise\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonthly or Quarterly Practices\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Useful Checklists\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeed a Few Trackers?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart Strong\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCommon Challenge: A New Job\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Hold That Thought: Save It for Later! 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeen and Heard\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview and Objectives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Model\u003c\/p\u003e 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First\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplaining Yourself to Others\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Happens When You Fall Off\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransferring Togetherness to the Home Front\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy the World Needs Together Leaders\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 421\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 423\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Access the Website Resources 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 441\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMAIA HEYCK-MERLIN\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and CEO of \u003cb\u003eThe Together Group\u003c\/b\u003e, a training and consulting practice focused on training school, district, and nonprofit leaders on topics such as time management, prioritization, organization, and efficiency. 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It contains clear instructions for understanding the “Together” time management method in the context of your role as a leader and shows how to set priorities that make sense for you and your team. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Together Leader\u003c\/i\u003e is written for mission-driven leaders in settings such as a school, a district, or a nonprofit. As a dedicated leader you care deeply about your work and its impact. Maia Heyck-Merlin reveals the steps to take to make strategic decisions, plan carefully, and execute smoothly in order to meet your objectives. No matter what your leadership role—director of professional development for a school district, fund-raiser for a food bank, or chief financial officer of a housing organization—\u003ci\u003eThe Together Leader\u003c\/i\u003e offers a rigorous and systematic approach to how you get your work done. 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