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Recommended Reading for New Leaders
Read by Example
English - August 31, 2023 00:51 - 20 minutes - 14 MBLanguage Learning Education Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
What book would you consider to be essential reading for new school leaders?
In this episode, Mary Howard (@DrMaryHoward), Debra Crouch (teachingdecisions.com) and I share some of our favorite books for principals, literacy specialists, and any teacher leader in a position of authority.
Debra’s Recommendations
* Opening Minds by Peter Johnston (also Choice Words by the same author)
* To Sell is Human by Daniel Pink
* The Best Strangers in the World by Ari Shapiro
Mary’s Recommendations
* How Education Policy Shapes Literacy Instruction by Rachael Gabriel
* The Heart-Centered Teacher by Regie Routman (also Literacy Essentials by the same author)
Matt’s Recommendations
* Having Hard Conversations by Jennifer Abrams
* Getting Things Done by David Allen
In the previous discussion thread, Ellie Olson (LinkedIn) recommended Leader Credibility: The Essential Traits of Those Who Engage, Inspire, and Transform by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Cathy Lassiter, and Dominique Smith.
Know any new school leaders? You now have a short list of recommended resources to give them a head start on their new career!
Take care,
Matt
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