Book Review: Northouse & Lee (2019) Leadership Case Studies in Education (2nd ed.) (original) (raw)

Leadership Case Studies in Education (2nd ed.) by Northouse and Lee (2019), the companion book to Northouse's (2019) Leadership: Theory and Practice (8 th ed.) is framed around the understanding that as educators, we are all leaders. This perspective is clearly articulated in the introductory paragraph: "By the very nature of what educators choose to do-facilitate the teaching of others-they are leaders" (Northouse & Lee, 2019, p. 1). A variety of leadership approaches are presented in the book providing a comprehensive overview of current leadership trends. Models and frameworks relevant to different leadership approaches are presented with supporting research and referencing. According to the authors, the purpose of the book is to "examine how leadership theories can be applied specifically to educational settings" (p. 2). Northouse and Lee (2019) aim to relate leadership theories to everyday leadership practice, thereby connecting the scholar and practitioner conceptualizations of educational leadership. A unique view of leadership is presented that highlights the significance of leaders' personal experiences, belief systems, and cultural backgrounds. Values associated with leadership practices, primarily centered around leadership influence and common goals, are also addressed. The chapters are organized around three main themes: (1) the leader's personal traits and competencies; (2) relationship building, trust, empowering, and influencing followers, and (3) leadership practices pertaining to current trends regarding internal school tensions and contextual influences.

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