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After recognizing Emerging Leaders under the age of 45 in the May/June issue, the Exchange Leadership Initiative is seeking to recognize exceptional leaders from around the world over the age of 45.  Through these searches, we are exploring ways of highlighting leaders, and growing in our understanding of the qualities, training, support, and skill sets that underlie leadership.  It is our intention that Exchange, in collaboration with other professional organizations, continues the search and support for leadership in early childhood education.  Once identified, these leaders will be invaluable in plotting our ideas and initiatives into the future — they will lead us.

Check out these criteria for "Master Leaders" below and apply for recognition before July 15.

LEADERSHIP
Experienced professionals (over age 45) who have proven themselves as able leaders in their organization, and who are taking leadership in building the profession and advocating for children and families at the local, state, and/or national levels.

ROLES
Master Leaders include organization managers, advocates, trainers, writers, researchers, counselors, public officials, policy makers — anyone who has an impactful career trajectory serving young children, families, and early childhood professionals.

KNOWLEDGE BASE
Professionals who show a deep understanding of early childhood research, principles, and practices, including addressing diversity and equity.

SPIRIT
Professionals demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively, to build networks around key issues, and to demonstrate perseverance in pursuing difficult objectives.

What You Need to Lead an Early Childhood Program

What You Need to Lead an Early Childhood Program: Emotional Intelligence in Practice is the first and only early childhood leadership book anchored in what matters most: the art and science of building relationships. Emotional intelligence is the ability to read people as well as you read books and to know how to use that information wisely. Each chapter begins with a case study that features richly complex, everyday challenges facing early childhood program directors. Alongside case studies are theory and principles, pointers and problem-solving steps to help you practice and hone your leadership skills.

• Part I — Forming: Setting Up the Program and Yourself for Success
• Part II — Storming: Identifying, Preventing, and Addressing Resistance to Change
• Part III — Norming: Establishing Management Systems
• Part IV — Performing: Putting Principles into Practice
• Part V — Re-Forming: Renewing, Refreshing, Dreaming of What Might Be

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