How College Presidents Succeed: Lessons in Leadership from Three Generations of Reveleys

Leadership lessons in higher education and what they can teach us about leadership in all walks of life

In an era when college presidents serve for on average fewer than six years-leaving out of personal ambition for a next post or being forced to leave under fire-there is an inspirational counterexample of leaders dedicated to the long-term success of their institutions. This book weaves together the stories behind what the Washington Post dubbed "Virginia's academic dynasty" to determine ...