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Episode 85: If You Only Read One Book This Summer, Read This One
I have been a private school leader for 32 years.
I have read a lot of books about leadership, private school leadership and leadership in the corporate world. Many of them are very valuable for private school leaders to read.
But, what if I had to pick just one?
There is only one book that I would say that EVERY private school leader in the world should read.
Let me say that again: There is only one book that I would say that EVERY private school leader in the world should read.
Hopes and Fears: Strengthening relationships with today’s independent school parents by Robert Evans and Michael Thompson (2nd Edition)
On today’s episode of the PSLP, I am going to tell you about this amazing book and try to convince you that If You Only Read One Book This Summer, Read This One.
I would LOVE to hear from you. Please email me at mark.o.minkus@gmail.com and send me just a couple of sentences:
- What was your biggest pain point during this past school year?
- What has been your most important takeaway from listening to this podcast?
I hope that you will listen to the podcast for your weekly dose of motivation, inspiration and PD. Thanks so much for listening and thanks for making a difference!
Mark Minkus
If you have gotten value from listening to the podcast, I would love to work with you 1-on-1. I would love to take my experience and help you to feel less overwhelmed and frustrated or help you have success if you are a brand new leader. I also work with private school leaders who are aspiring Heads of School and want to accelerate their leadership growth or experienced leaders that are moving on to a new school and they want to get off to a great start. If I’m describing you, then head over to www.theprivateschoolleader.com/coaching to learn more about working with me 1-on-1.
Being a private school leader is a VERY difficult job. You have to make hundreds of decisions every day, and you have to keep everyone safe, increase enrollment, keep the parents happy, keep the board happy, motivate the teachers, deal with student discipline, beat last year’s test scores and come in under budget.
That can lead to you feeling tired, discouraged and stressed out. I’ve been there. That’s why I created THRIVE Academy just for you. THRIVE Academy is a digital course that will help you get out of survival mode and get back to feeling energized at school. To learn more, go to www.theprivateschoolleader.com/thrive
I am excited to share a brand new resource with you. It is a 9 page pdf called: “How To Use Verbal Judo To Have Better Conversations With The Parents At Your School” What is “Verbal Judo”? "Verbal Judo" is a communication strategy that focuses on using words effectively to de-escalate conflict, resolve disputes, and achieve positive outcomes in various interpersonal interactions, particularly in high-pressure situations.
George Thompson and Jerry Jenkins wrote a book called Verbal Judo: The Gentle Art Of Persuasion
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago