Robert Evans, Ed.D., is a clinical and organizational psychologist and director of the Human Relations Service in Wellesley, Massachusetts. A former high school and preschool teacher, he has served as a consultant to hundreds of schools throughout the United States and around the world - offering training and long-term support for teachers, administrators, boards, and parents. He is a contributor to key educational publications, including Education Week, Educational Leadership, and Phi Delta Kappan and the author of the books The Human Side of School Change and Family Matters (both from Jossey-Bass).

Introduction. Author's Note. 1. The First Secret: When You Go to See the Wizard, Take Toto. 2. The Second Secret: They'll Never Understand. 3. The Third Secret: Change Is What It Means. 4. The Fourth Secret: Bite Off What You Can Chew. 5. The Fifth Secret: Be Your Best, Bold Self. 6. The Sixth Secret: Nourish to Flourish. 7. The Seventh Secret: From Savvy to Wise: Look Out for Number One. Notes. References.