"A vision of what could (and probably should) be. . . . The readermay want to revisit some sections for further reflection." --Educational Leadership "An excellent book that offers much to the seasoned administratorand should be on the list of required reading for introductoryadministration classes." --NASSP Bulletin Moral Leadership shows how creating a new leadership practice--onewith a moral dimension built around purpose, values, andbeliefs--can transform a school from an organization to a communityand inspire the kinds of commitment, devotion, and service that canmake our schools great. Sergiovanni explains the importance oflegitimizing emotion and getting in touch with basic values andconnections with others. He reveals how true collegiality, based onshared work and common goals, leads to a natural interdepAndenceamong teachers and shows how a public declaration of values andpurpose can help turn schools into virtuous communities whereteachers are self-managers and professionalism is considered anideal.