Main description:

"Leadership in Speech-Language Pathology" aims to equip future leaders in the field of communication sciences and disorders by addressing the qualities of effective leadership, internal and external problem solving, potential tests of leadership skills, negotiation, politics, and the concept of power.

In the relatively young profession of speech-language pathology, the role models are still developing and ever changing as the educational and medical landscape becomes increasingly complex. The talents and skills of a new manager-leader will be tested, and it is the understanding of the big picture, the individual preparedness, and the unknown quantities that will serve to form a platform of the learning trajectory of a new senior appointee.

This resource combines unique, "in-the-field" perspectives with the latest research on leadership styles and strategies to equip speech-language pathologists with the knowledge they need to lead.

Key Features:
*Each chapter begins with Learning Objectives, highlighting topics to be discussed
*Reflection Questions at the end of each chapter challenge readers to think critically about key points
*Chapter Conclusions wrap up each chapter, providing a succinct summary for readers

Contents:

Introduction. Acknowledgements. Contributors. Reviewers.

Chapter 1. Why Study Leadership?, Linda Carozza. Chapter 2. Qualities of Effective Leaders, Linda Carozza. Chapter 3. Organizations in Which SLPs May Participate in Leadership Positions, Linda Carozza. Chapter 4. Starting Point of Leadership, Linda Carozza. Chapter 5. Internal and External Problem Solving, Linda Carozza. Chapter 6. Testing Leadership, Linda Carozza. Chapter 7. Negotiation, Politics, and the Concept of Power, Linda Carozza with acknowledgement to Katie LaForce.
Chapter 8. Leadership Wellness: Establishing Healthy Leadership Cultures, Wendy Papir-Bernstein. Chapter 9. Leadership Trends: What is Trending in Leadership Practices?, Wendy Papir-Bernstein. Chapter 10. How to Instruct Emerging Leaders, Regina Lemmon. End Notes. Index.