1st Edition

Leadership in the NOW Strategies for the Micro-Moments That Matter

By Sergio Alati Copyright 2027
150 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations
by Eye On Education

150 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations
by Eye On Education

Leadership in the NOW  is a timely, human-centered leadership book for educators, executives, and managers navigating complexity, disruption, and the relentless pace of modern organizations.   Written by a veteran head of school, the book blends storytelling, humor, and research-informed insight to explore how leadership is actually practiced; not in theory or titles, but in hallways, crisis... Read more

Part I The Inner Game  1. The Big Question  2. Managing What Pushes Your Buttons  3. Controlling What You Can with Intentionality and Grace  4. The Enterprise View  5. Invest in the RACI Model  6. Armchair Leadership is for the Mediocre  7. Coaching vs. Commanding: Unlocking Potential in Others  8. Belonging and Mattering: The Leadership Work you Feel Part II  The Outer Game  9. Problem-Solving vs. Problem-Empathy  10. The Benefits of Crises and problems  11. Your Team is Not You!  12. The Intersection of Constructivism and Innovation  13. Change the Little Things  14. Don’t Lead in a Silo: Building Your Insight Network  15. Living a Culture of Transparency  16. The Power of Making Space Part III The Long Game  17. Speak to Lead: Mastering the Art of Holding the Room  18.  The Adaptive Leader  19. Digital Presence and Virtual Leadership  20. Vision in the Age of AI  21. The Role of Humor and Play in Leadership  22. Finding the Joy  23. Leading with Why: Anchoring in Purpose  24. The Leadership Spillover Effect

Biography

Dr. Sergio Alati has served as Head of School at Stevens Cooperative School since 2012. Prior to this role, he served as a principal, director of studies, and teacher in three independent schools. He holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University. Sergio serves as a trustee for the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools and chairs its Commission on Accreditation. He frequently presents on topics such as leadership, strategy, mission re-alignment, curriculum design, and responsible AI integration.