Feinstein and former school administrator and instructional leader Kiner (both education, Augustana College) show how educational leaders can apply strengths based leadership and current brain research to lead effectively. They outline the leadership styles of executer, relationship builder, influencer, and strategic thinker and how to recognize and use them along with brain research on higher-level thinking skills, emotional control, and the role of experience in the learning process to create a positive school culture, developmentally appropriate education, and results-oriented schools; work in leadership teams; mentor and supervise teachers and their instructional and assessment strategies, including standardized testing; integrate technology; and use data to inform curriculum and instruction. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)