Out of Our Minds: The Power of Being Creative by Sir Ken Robinson

April 2nd, 2018
Out of Our Minds

Out of Our Minds: The Power of Being Creative by Sir Ken Robinson explains how much of today’s education is standardized and how we need to make it much more personal in nature. He believes that everyone has a creative capacity and that it’s the schools’ job to facilitate imagination, creativity, and innovation for all. Leaders and teachers in education and all in walks of life should read this book.

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The Future of Work – Fewer or Different Jobs & the Impact of Tech

March 27th, 2018

Robot Maufacturers
Today’s top posts all deal with the future of work. Unless you are retired like me, you should check them out. On to The Stoneman Douglas kids using social media, how AI might impact our future, what one awesome teacher does, a Cathy Davidson quote, and why selfies are causing more nose jobs.

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The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life by Anya Kamenetz

March 12th, 2018
The Art of Screen Time

The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life by Anya Kamenetz reviews the scant research on the subject and provides others’ stories and her own experience and advice. In short, she advises you to enjoy screens not too much and mostly together with your family. Parents and educators are well advised to read this book.

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When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink

February 12th, 2018
When

When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink takes on the hidden science of timing and how it impacts our lives. There is solid advice here that applies all of us at work, in school, and in our leisure time. Be sure to get your own copy and consider giving one or more as a gift. Also see my summaries of Dan’s other books Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us and To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others.

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The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip and Dan Heath

February 5th, 2018
Power of Moments

The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip and Dan Heath makes the case that we all experience moments that make a huge difference in our lives and that there are things we can do to make them happen. You need to be aware of moments in your life and look for ways to make them happen again for yourself and those you serve. This is a must-read for any leader.

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