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A Phenomenological Study Of Exemplary Charter School Executive Directors Leading From The Heart, Giovanna Arzaga Dec 2021

A Phenomenological Study Of Exemplary Charter School Executive Directors Leading From The Heart, Giovanna Arzaga

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Purpose: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe how charter school executive directors lead from the heart using Mark Crowley’s 4 heart-led principles (building a highly engaged team, connecting on a personal level, maximizing employee potential and valuing and honoring achievements) to accomplish extraordinary results in their organizations.

Methodology: This study followed a qualitative phenomenological research study to describe the lived experiences of exemplary charter school directors. A sample of 8 charter school executive directors was selected from the target population that included Fresno, Ventura, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties in Central and Southern California. Each of the …