Preface : a call for leadership that is focused on learning -- Leading for learning-foundational ideas -- Hector's challenge to educational leaders -- Essential ideas and tasks for learning-focused leaders -- What leading for learning means for practice -- Establishing a focus on learning -- Building professional communities that value learning -- Engaging external environments that matter for learning -- Acting strategically and sharing leadership -- Creating coherence -- The leading for learning framework in action -- Leading learning in schools -- Leading learning in districts -- Using the framework in practice and leadership development -- Epilogue : Hector and Mr. G. revisited.