Every student can develop academic self-confidence and emotional well-being, all the while gaining a deep understanding of their purpose and place in the world. Remarkable Learning is a guidebook for those who want more for our students than they are experiencing now, and it dares to isolate a few unremarkable moves that can lead to remarkable results. This inspiring and practical book:· Identifies the most critical classroom strategies derived from an exhaustive review of ...

The Instructional Soul: Leading Schools with a Spirit of Innovation is about connections. It explores a new way of organizing our schools and aligning our curriculum and lessons that is long overdue. What we know with great certainty is that our educational system is comprised of a disconnected assortment of skills, subjects, and departments. What we learn in math has little to do with what we learn in science. Even worse, our students are often disconnected from each other, and our school...

No more unproductive meetings! The complete guide to getting the most out of every gathering of educators.Do your meetings spiral angrily out of control? Or simply not make the most of the participants’ talents? Lemons to Lemonade by Robert J. Garmston and Diane P. Zimmerman is the playbook you need to promote civil, productive discourse, detailing:How to prepare yourself to facilitate the discussion and keep it on t...

How the right business practices lead to the best resultsWe do business in a results-oriented world. Our focus on growth is laudable for its clarity, but one of its downsides is that firms can lose sight of the process: how business gets done and the individuals or employees through whom results are achieved. This leads to compromised decisions and unethical behavior. It is not just what we accomplish that matters but also how we accomplish it.In The Pr...

Daily Leadership Development is a leadership development guidebook that offers day-by-day instruction in "bite-sized chunks," covering all aspects of leadership and leader development. It is thoroughly grounded in research and best practices and is written by one of the nation's foremost experts on leadership. It is accessible and conversational and each day's topic covers a specific aspect of leadership and offers practical tips for personal development. There are also several self-assess...

Burnout and toxic dynamics aren't random—they follow hidden patterns most leaders miss.If you're feeling drained, frustrated, or stuck at work, you're not alone—and it's not your fault.Every team carries invisible emotional currents: unspoken fears, old survival habits, and unprocessed history. Left unchecked, these forces drive conflict, disengagement, and exhaustion. But when leaders learn to recognize them, everything changes. Pressure turns into...

Do you want change-driven values or values-driven change? As criteria for making decisions and setting priorities, values should be considered before taking action. In response to immediate pressures, however, many organizations allow change to drive values rather than the other way around. This practice leads to shortsighted decisions that jeopardize long-term success. Ken Hultman, critically acclaimed author and one of the world's leading authorities on organizational values, draws from ...

Life's tough. Life at the top isn't necessarily easier. Most people don't have time or inclination to fully grasp what it takes to be successful at their current level, much less those that lie ahead. Active Leadership offers practical insights and guidelines to help you navigate that journey successfully. It describes the subtle changes in vision, time investment and behavior required to avoid failure and to achieve success at each level.The author advises CEOs and senior executive...

Your start-up menu for super-charged culture changeThere′s an invisible thread woven through your school that defines everything from dress codes to student success. It′s your school culture, and reshaping it will yield highly visible improvements for teachers and students. Leslie Kaplan and William Owings guide you in improving leadership, teaching, learning, confidence, and trust throughout your school.Culture Re-Boot re...

The Neurodiverse Mind: Unlocking Hidden Strengths is a groundbreaking exploration into the rich tapestry of human cognition.This book challenges conventional notions of "normal" by revealing that the unique ways our brains work are not deficits to be corrected, but powerful strengths to be celebrated.Drawing on the latest neuroscience, educational research, and compelling personal narratives, it offers a comprehensive, strengths-based approach to u...

By focusing on what students learn rather than what they are taught, schools can redefine their mission and begin the transition to a professional learning community. After interviewing and observing principals, administrators, and teachers, the authors identify seven leadership practices that effective PLC leaders share, along with the techniques that have led them to sustainable success.

Have you ever wondered why some people have the innate ability to persuade others with ease? Or how you can influence someone's decisions and opinions without crossing ethical boundaries? In "The Art of Persuasion," you unlock the secrets behind effective and ethical influence.This book is not just a guide to persuasion techniques; it is a deep dive into human psychology and the mechanisms that drive our decisions. Through its pages, you will discover:- The fundamental prin...