Book of the Month
September 2026
Leading Adult Learning: Building Capacity in Individuals, Teams, and Systems
by - Eleanor Drago-Severson
In our highly complex, ever-shifting world, building human capacity remains one of the most powerful responsibilities―and transformative opportunities―of educational leaders. Grounded in more than thirty years of research and the understanding that adults make sense of their work and experiences in diverse ways, this new, fully revised and expanded edition of Leading Adult Learning helps you tailor your leadership to meet educators where they are―and differentiate support in meaningful ways. Leaders have comments that this developmental approach is one of the “greatest levers of change.”
Previous Reads
February 2025
The Age of Identity: Who Do Our Kids Think They Are . . . and How Do We Help Them Belong?
by - Dennis Shirley, Andy Hargreaves
Dennis Shirley and Andy Hargreaves brilliantly show how we can and must engage with young people’s identities in their fullness and complexity. Rooted in classical and contemporary theories of identity, extensive research, and in sheer common sense, their book takes us from bitterness to belonging
January 2025
The Pruning Principle: Mastering the Art of Strategic Subtraction Within Education
by - Simon Breakspear, Michael Rosenbrock
The Pruning Principle offers a groundbreaking approach to educational leadership, drawing inspiration from horticulture to address the chronic issues of overwork and inefficiency in schools. The authors, Dr Simon Breakspear and Michael Rosenbrock, propose a radical shift from the culture of “doing more” to one of strategic subtraction, arguing that by carefully pruning away non-essential tasks and initiatives, schools can achieve better outcomes with less strain on resources and staff.
December 2024
Emerge: The Five Most Common Challenges Faced by Middle Leaders and How to Overcome Them (Unleash the power of self-awareness in leadership.)
by - Gavin Grift
Author Gavin Grift proposes that successful leadership is, at its core, a deeply personal endeavor built on self-awareness.