22 Dec Hot Tips for Inspirational Holiday Reads
I’ve read these books to help me on my journey to become a successful school leader. Starting with some light reading on self-leadership, the list progresses through life challenges and lessons learnt, adds a touch of Roman Philosophy and finishes with a call to action to help you become an extraordinary school leader. Most titles can be downloaded onto Kindle. I hope you find something that will inspire you.
- The Monk who Sold his Ferrari (1997) by Robin Sharma
- Leadership Wisdom from the Monk who Sold his Ferrari (2003) by Robin Sharma
- How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936, revised edition 1981) by Dale Carnegie
- The Success Principles (2004) by Jack Canfield and Janet Switzer
- Thrive – The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder. (2014) by Arianna Huffington
- Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead (2013) by Sheryl Sandberg
- Man’s Search for Meaning (1946) by Victor Frankl
- Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (original circa 180-190, current edition 2011)
- Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela (1994 reprinted 2010, 2013) by Nelson Mandella
- Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (2009) by Daniel H Pink
- The Talent Code: Greatness isn’t Born. It’s Grown. Here’s How (2009) By Daniel Coyle
- Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography (2011) by Water Isaacson
- Truth, Beauty and Goodness Reframed: Educating for the Virtues in the 21st Century (2011) Howard Gardner
- Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action (2011) by Simon Sinek
- World Class Learners: Educating Creative and Entrepreneurial Students (2012) by Yong Zhao
- The Principal: Three Keys to Maximizing Impact (2014) by Michael Fullan
If you would like more leadership advice contact Maxine at Think Strategic.
