The authors apply the powerful Four Frames model developed by Bolman and Deal to the unique challenges of higher education leadership, illustrating the different view of academic leadership. Part I: Leadership Epistemology: When You Understand, You Know What to Do Chapter 1: The Opportunities and Challenges in Academic Leadership Chapter 2: Sensemaking and the Power of Reframing Chapter 3: Knowing What Youre Doing: Learning, Authenticity, and Theories for Action Part II: Reframing Leadership Challenges Chapter 4: Building Clarity and Capacity: Leader as Analyst and Architect Chapter 5: Respecting and Managing Differences: Leader as Compassionate Politician Chapter 6: Fostering a Caring and Productive Campus: Leader as Servant, Catalyst, and Coach Chapter 7: Keeping the Faith and Celebrating the Mission: Leader as Prophet and Artist Chapter 8: Leading from the Middle: The Academic Leader as Boundary Spanner Part III: Courage and Hope Chapter 9: Sustaining Higher Education Leaders: Advancing the Work Chapter 10: Sustaining Higher Education Leaders: Feeding the Soul Epilogue: Higher Education as Sacred Calling