Leadership Philosophy

Many educators struggle with discussing difficult issues with colleagues. This insightful book helps listeners effectively lead challenging conversations with supervisees, peers, and supervisors. The author’s step-by-step approach emphasizes initiative and preparation as keys to a successful conversation.

Daily observation of classroom teaching can significantly impact the quality of teaching and learning. Organized into 21 chapters designed to be read over a period of 21 school days, Now We're Talking! presents a results-driven approach that far surpasses traditional walkthrough models of feedback for teachers. School leaders will complete two cycles of teacher evaluations while reading the book and establish the necessary foundation for subsequent visits.

Adam Braun began working summers at hedge funds when he was just 16 years old, sprinting down the path to a successful Wall Street career. But while traveling as a college student, he met a young boy begging on the streets of India. When Braun asked the boy what he wanted most in the world, he simply answered, "A pencil." This small request became the inspiration for Pencils of Promise, the organization Braun would leave a prestigious job at Bain & Company to start with just $25 at the age of 24.

Cultivating a school culture focused on the achievement of students while anticipating change is imperative, but it’s tough to keep up with varying leadership demands when it seems like society and technology are constantly changing as well! Moving beyond the skills and tools introduced in the first edition, this revamped second edition features new organization emphasizing the interconnectivity of the Pillars of Digital Leadership, innovative strategies and leadership practices that enhance school culture and drive learning improvement, and more.

How you create a legendary school starting tomorrow. Have you ever wondered, why didn’t they teach me about this in school?

What does Elon Musk know that you don’t? Would you like to achieve even a fraction of his success? Now you can. Serial entrepreneur and best-selling author, Randy Kirk, exposes 16 secret principles that guide Elon Musk in his entrepreneurial decisions.

The best way to prepare the next generation for the future is to emphasize the value of communication, cooperation, initiative, and unique, individual talent - for nothing undermines confidence more than comparison. Whether in the classroom or at home, it is never too early to start applying leadership skills to everyday life. Drawing on the many techniques and examples that have already seen incredible success around the world, The Leader in Me shows how easy it is to incorporate these skills into daily life.

In Kids Deserve It!, Todd and Adam encourage you to think big and make learning fun and meaningful for students. While you're at it, you just might rediscover why you became an educator in the first place.

Mindfulness meets execution...at work. The wisdom of 13 Eastern sages, augmented by modern research on workplace influence, is the basis for profound yet practical advice on getting things done without force. The Art of Quiet Influence shows anyone how to use influence, a key mindfulness principle, to get things done. Through the classic wisdom of 13 Eastern sages (especially the Buddha), relevant insights from influence research, and anecdotes and advice from 25 contemporary experts, Davis lays out a path for becoming a 'mainspring,' an unobtrusive yet powerful influencer.

How do leaders become clearer as complexity increases? We live in a world where decisions require judgment, getting people on board, drawing on local knowledge, ingenuity, and commitment. As leaders, how do you get beneath surface-level change to tackle complex challenges with depth and clarity?

Nuance is the answer. Michael Fullan returns with an eminently digestible, compelling and practical guide on the three habits of nuance: joint determination, adaptability, and culture-based accountability.

With foreword by Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, this is a beginner’s guide to true wealth and a level-set for those of you who are on your journey to financial independence. Written by an entrepreneur/doctor who has walked in your shoes and achieved financial freedom, Why Doctors Don’t Get Rich is a self-help book on how to become rich in mind and body.

School principals are constantly being pulled in different directions. How do you focus on the things that matter most? In this inspiring book from Danny Steele, creator of the popular Steele Thoughts blog, and Todd Whitaker, bestselling author and speaker, you’ll learn how to center your leadership on your core values and the practices that have the biggest impact.

What does it take to be the very best teacher - or the very best leader? What sets excellent educators apart from their peers? And how can you join their ranks? In their work leading up to Start. Right. Now., Todd Whitaker, Jeff Zoul, and Jimmy Casas studied educators from across the nation and discovered four key behaviors of excellence.

Good problem-solving skills are not something you're born with.... They’re something you can master. If your struggle is not coming up with solutions, but coming up with the best solution, look no further.

Discover how you can become a better leader with the ancient tenants of Stoicism. Stoicism is a powerful, rapidly-growing philosophy which offers a profound and comprehensive view of our emotions, worldview, and our very nature. But how can you use this ancient philosophy in the modern world to your advantage? Inside this guide, you’ll discover how you can apply Stoic wisdom to your life and leadership skills, harnessing the power of ancient Greek thought to revolutionize your mindset and live a more balanced and successful life.

Servant Leadership (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant_leadership) is an evolutionary leap in facilitating people, places and things to perform at peak. In an ever-evolving world, leadership has transformed from a traditional top-down approach to a dynamic philosophy that embraces authenticity, empathy, and holistic growth. "Navigating Holistic Growth: The Servant Leader's Guide" is a roadmap to unleashing the power of servant leadership and propelling your organization towards remarkable success. Unlocking Potential Through Servant Leadership: Embark on a transformative journey that ...

In a world with an endless hunger for innovation, why is it so hard to create audacious change? According to thought leader Seth Goldenberg, the answer to this question stems from how we, as a society, view questions themselves. In Radical Curiosity, Goldenberg argues that because we value knowing above learning and prioritize doing over thinking, curiosity has become an endangered species.

This book is a guide to the challenges facing a principal and the skills needed to navigate a school to success and is the ideal companion for a teacher on a personal journey to leadership.

The Substance of Leadership is a concise and practical guide that teaches you how to lead a high-performing team. Based on more than three decades of experience with high-performing teams operating in high-pressure environments from aircraft carriers to combat to TOPGUN to the business world, David Robinson takes you on an experiential journey distilling the complexities of leadership into a simple, enduring framework that will maximize your leadership effectiveness.

Discover the Missing Key to Humanity’s Renewal: A Vision of Balance, Moderation, and Purpose In a world overwhelmed by materialism, spiritual void, and moral disarray, Wasatiyyah: The Civilizational Message of Islam offers a profound exploration of Islam’s timeless guidance for building a balanced and harmonious society. Dr. Yusuf Al-Qaradawi presents a compelling case for Islam’s role in addressing humanity’s existential crises—bridging the divide between science and faith, individual freedom and societal welfare, and worldly success and spiritual fulfillment. This book examines:...