I begin all of the courses I teach by setting forth my basic beliefs about educational leadership, so that my students will understand my perspective. Educators have an ethical obligation to make their position known so that students can agree or disagree. The problem with doing this is that students may get the idea that they should adopt their instructorÕs beliefs to pass. But I quickly try to assure students that while I want them to understand my perspective, I also want them to develop their own beliefs after considering alternatives. Likewise, I hope you will use this book to re-consider and then share your ideas about educational leadership.