Recommended Reading for New Leaders

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 ShapiroMary’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 AllenIn 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,MattFull subscribers have access to all resources on this site, include video archives of our exclusive monthly conversations.Give the gift of becoming a literacy leader! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit readbyexample.substack.com/subscribe