300 Words (or less)
Quick Book Reviews for Busy Minds
Lets face it, if you like to read, finding time to do it can feel like a luxury.
For educational leaders, teachers, and professionals, it's often even more challenging to dive into the rich learning books have to offer. That’s where these reviews come in. Each book featured here is thoughtfully (I hope) summarised in 300 words or less.
The goal here is simple: to spark curiosity rather than dictate what to read. Each review honours the unique contributions of these authors, aiming to celebrate their insights without giving away the full experience of the book. I hope to give you just enough of the book’s essence to inspire you to explore it further, should it resonate with your interests and goals.
So take a moment to browse, enjoy the quick insights, and perhaps find your next great read waiting to be discovered.
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January 2025
- 5 Jan 2025 So You Want to be a Principal 5 Jan 2025
- 1 Jan 2025 Ferocious Warmth 1 Jan 2025
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December 2024
- 22 Dec 2024 Passion, Guts & Leadership 22 Dec 2024
- 18 Dec 2024 Grounded 18 Dec 2024
- 15 Dec 2024 Creating Connections 15 Dec 2024
- 11 Dec 2024 Harnessing the Science of Learning 11 Dec 2024
- 8 Dec 2024 Game Changers 8 Dec 2024
- 4 Dec 2024 Keeping Up With Teaching 4 Dec 2024
- 1 Dec 2024 Teaching One-Pagers 1 Dec 2024
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November 2024
- 27 Nov 2024 The Leadership Game 27 Nov 2024
- 24 Nov 2024 Teacher Wellbeing 24 Nov 2024
- 20 Nov 2024 The Pruning Principle 20 Nov 2024
- 17 Nov 2024 The Anxious Generation 17 Nov 2024
- 13 Nov 2024 Co-Intelligence 13 Nov 2024
- 10 Nov 2024 The Connected Species 10 Nov 2024
- 6 Nov 2024 The Natural Advantage 6 Nov 2024
- 3 Nov 2024 Mentoring for Talent 3 Nov 2024
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October 2024
- 30 Oct 2024 Stolen Focus 30 Oct 2024
- 27 Oct 2024 Emotional Agility 27 Oct 2024
- 27 Oct 2024 The Art of Skimming Stones 27 Oct 2024
- 27 Oct 2024 Educate to Self-Regulate 27 Oct 2024
- 27 Oct 2024 Leading Positive Classrooms 27 Oct 2024
- 27 Oct 2024 Head and Heart 27 Oct 2024
- 27 Oct 2024 Difficult People 27 Oct 2024
Passion, Guts & Leadership
An A-Z for the Unconventional Educational Leader
Deborah Patterson
Harnessing the Science of Learning
Success Stories to Help Kickstart Your School Improvement
Nathaniel Swain, PhD
Game Changers
Leading Today’s Learning for Tomorrow’s World
Philip Cummins & Adriano Di Prato
Keeping Up With Teaching
Strategies for Thriving in the 21st Century
Celia Di Iorio & Margherita Ghezzi
Teaching One-Pagers
Evidence-Informed Summaries for Busy Educational Professionals
Jamie Clark
The Pruning Principle
Mastering the Art of Strategic Subtraction Within Education
Dr Simon Breakspear & Michael Rosenbrock
The Anxious Generation
How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
Jonathan Haidt
The Connected Species
How the Evolution of the Human Brain Can Save the World
Dr. Mark Williams
The Natural Advantage
How More Time Outside Reduces Stress, Improves Health & Boosts Social Connection
Dr. Jenny Brockis