Should New Leaders be Collaborative or Bossy? The Research May Surprise You

How an education leader approaches a new leadership position can profoundly impact how effective she will be with that group. There's the risk of being perceived as too bossy or too weak to lead effectively. In this segment we look at how new leaders can strike the right balance from day one. Stephen J. Sauer is an assistant professor in the Organizational Studies department at Clarkson University’s School of Business. His research focuses on issues of leadership, status and diversity in management teams, and entrepre- neurial team processes. David Bloomfield is Professor of Education Leadership, Law, and Policy at Brooklyn College and the City University.