Books, Articles, Papers, Lectures
Strategic Leadership, Thinking, & Doing
Strategic Leadership
Pisapia, J. & Ellington, L. (Under Contract). The strategic leader: An experiential approach. Charlotte: Information Age Publishers (under contract).
Pang, N. & Pisapia, J. (2012). Strategic Leadership for School Change. Paper presented at the 25th International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement, Malmö, Sweden January 5- 8, 2012. (Refereed)
Pisapia, J. & Pang, N. (2011). Influence actions of School Principals in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the United States: A cross-cultural perspective. Paper presented at the World Educational Research, Association (WERA) Focal Meeting, Kaohsiung, Taiwan December 16-18, 2011. (Refereed)
Pisapia, J. (2010). The principles of strategic leadership. The Chinese Executive Leadership Academy, Pudong (CELAP), Shanghai, China May 20, 2010. (Invited)
Pisapia, J. (2010). Teaching strategic thinking and strategic execution. The Chinese Executive Leadership Academy, Pudong (CELAP), Shanghai, China May 20, 2010. (Invited)
Pisapia, J. (2009). The strategic leader. Charlotte: Information Age Publishers. [Washington Post Top 5 business books 2010]
Pisapia, J. (2009). The principles of strategic leadership. Hacippittae University, Ankara, Turkey, September 9, 2009. Invited Lecture
Pisapia, J. & Pang (2009) Rethinking leadership: New tactics for a globalizing world. Paper presented to the 11th conference of the Global Leadership Forum. Istanbul, Turkey, September 6, 2009.
Pisapia, J. (2009). The difference makers: Strategic thinking and strategic execution. Paper presented at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, July 7, 2009.
Pisapia, J. (2009). The Difference Makers: Strategic Thinking and Strategic Execution. Paper presented at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, July 7, 2009. Invited lecture
Diamond, D. & Pisapia, J (2009). The Role of Leadership in Scaling up Virtual High School Programs. Principal Matters. 7-12.
Pisapia, J. (2006). A new direction for leadership. (Education Policy Studies Series No. 61). Hong Kong: The Faculty of Education and the Hong Kong Institute of Educational Research. (Monograph)
Pisapia, J. (2006). Mastering change in a globalized world. In P. Singh, J. Bhatnagar, & A. Bhandarker (Eds).. Future of work: Mastering change. Chapter 19, pp. 303-327. New Delhi: Excel Books. IBSN: 81-7446-302-2.
Pisapia, J. (2006). The Challenge of Globalization, for Leaders and Schools. Presented at the Macau [China] Inter Institute University, March 31, 2006. Invited lecture
Keynote for the International School Association Annual Conference - Strategic leadership and Self Assessment in the Schools. July 11, 2005 Oegstgeest, the Netherlands. (Invited )
Keynote for the Directivo of SEK International Schools - “Liderazgo para el cambio en la educacion” Strategic Leadership and the New Paradigm.” October 2003, Vina De Mar, Chile (Invited lecture)
Pisapia, J. & Coukos-Semmel, E. (2002). The leadership instrument inventory. Annenberg Challenge, South Florida.
Strategic Thinking
Pang, N.S. & Pisapia, J. (In Press). The Strategic Thinking skills of Hong Kong School Leaders: Usage and Effectiveness. Educational Management Administration and Leadership. [19% acceptance rate]
Pisapia, J., Morris, J., Cavanaugh, G., & Ellington, L. (2011). The Strategic Thinking Questionnaire: Validation and Confirmation of Constructs. Presented at The 31st SMS Annual International Conference, Miami, Florida November 6-9, 2011.
Pisapia, J. & Robinson, D. (2011). Strategic Thinking and Vision Integration in Universities. Presented at The 31st SMS Annual International Conference, Miami, Florida November 6-9, 2011.
Brennan, P. (2010). Pursuing success without scandal: Exploring the relationship between transformational and Authentic Leadership. Unpublished dissertation, Minneapolis, MN: Capella University
Penney, G. (2010). The use of strategic thinking skills and technology tools by Fire Chiefs. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Florida Atlantic University.
Pisapia, J. (2010). Transforming higher education: the strategic thinking protocol. Fudan University, Shanghai, China May 18, 2010. (Invited)
Pisapia, J. & Robinson, D. (2010). Transforming the academy: Strategic thinking vs strategic planning. Paper presented to the 4th conference of the American Institute of Higher Education. Williamsburg, Va. USA. March 18, 2010. Refereed.
Pisapia, J. & Glick-Cuenot, S. (2010). Strategic Thinking Skills and Undergraduate Student Academic Success. Paper presented to the 4th conference of the American Institute of Higher Education. Williamsburg, Va. USA. March 18, 2010. Refereed.
Raghavan, S., Shukla, A. & Shaid, S. (2010). Strategic thinking and its impact on performance: An upper echelons perspective. Presented at the Society of Strategic Management Finland
Pisapia, J., Pang, N.S.K., Hee, T. H. Lin, Ying, & Morris, J.D. (2009). A comparison of the use of strategic thinking skills of aspiring school leaders in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Shanghai, and the United States: An exploratory study. International Journal of Educational Studies. 2(2), 48-58.
Pisapia, J. (2006). Strategic thinking capabilities and leader success. Presented at the Biannual Meeting of the National HRD Network. New Delhi, India, November 1-3, 2006. Keynote Address (Invited)
Zsiga, P. (2008). Leader effectiveness from self-directed learning and strategic thinking International Journal of Human Resources Development and Management, 8(4), 306 - 317.
Pisapia, J. & Reyes-Guerra, D. (2007). Leadership Assessment Tools: The strategic thinking questionnaire. Presented at the Annual Conference of the International Leadership Association, Vancouver, CD
Pang, S. K. & Pisapia, J. (2007). The Strategic thinking capabilities of school leaders in Hong Kong. Presented at the Annual Conference of the American Education Research Association, Chicago, Il.
Zsiga, P. (2007). Self-Directed Learning Readiness, Strategic Thinking and Leader Effectiveness In Directors Of A National Nonprofit Organization. Unpublished dissertation, Florida Atlantic University.
Pisapia, J., Reyes-Guerra, D. & Yasin, M. (2006) Strategic Thinking and Leader Success Presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Conference on Advances in Management, Lisbon Portugal, July 19-22, 2006.
Pisapia, J. & Reyes-Guerra, D. (2006). The Strategic Thinking Questionnaire v6 (STQ). Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Fl. Current © 2008 major revisions.
Pisapia, J., Reyes-Guerra, D., & Coukos-Semmel, E. (2005). Developing a Strategic Mindset: Constructing the Measures. Leadership Review, Spring 2005, Vol. 5, pp. 41-68.
Pisapia, J., Coukos-Semmel, E., and Reyes-Guerra, D. (2004). Assessing the Cognitive Processes of Leaders: Do Effective Leaders Think Differently than Less Effective Leaders? In A. Lazaridou (Ed.), Contemporary Issues on Educational Administration and Policy (Chapter 9, pp 147-170). Athens, Greece: Athens Institute for Education and Research. ISBN: 960-88331-2-4.
Strategic Execution
Isik, O., Ugurluoglu, O., Akbolat, M., Öner, Z., & Pisapia, J. (in press). Charismatic leadership: impulse factor for initiative-oriented health care personnel in the Turkish public hospitals. Health Care Management Science
Pisapia, J. & Lin, Y. (2011). Leader values and actions: An exploratory study of school principals in mainland China. China's New Frontiers.
Ugurluglu, U., Celik, Y., & Pisapia, J. (2010). The use of strategic leader actions by hospital managers in Turkey. American Journal of Business Research. 3(1), 33-52.
Ugurluglu, U., (2009). Assessment of Strategic Leadership Characteristics of Hospital Managers. Unpublished dissertation. Hacettepe University, Turkey.
Reyes-Guerra, D. (2009). The relationship of strategic leader actions and normative structures. Unpublished dissertation. Florida Atlantic University.
Pisapia, J. & Reyes-Guerra (2008). The Strategic Leader Questionnaire v3 (SLQ). Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Fl. Current © 2009 revisions.
Yasin, M. (2006). The use of strategic leadership actions by Deans in Malaysian and American public universities. Unpublished dissertation. Florida Atlantic University.
