As a kid I was never an avid reader. As I’ve grown older I have started to finally understand why my teachers pushed reading and have been trying to read at least 1 book per month. Below are a few of my favorite books that I would recommend for teachers and administrators to check out.
Books about Leadership
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How Google Works
by Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg
A look into the practices that have made Google the powerhouse company that it is today. |
The Best Place to Work
by Ron Friedman
A scientific look into the science behind creating a great work environment. |
Creative Confidence by Tom and David Kelley
A look into how to design thinking can be used to push innovation. |
Drive
by Daniel Pink
Ever wonder what really motivates people? In this book Daniel Pink breaks down some of the science and surprises about what actually motivates people. |
Books about Creativity
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The War of Art
by Steven Pressfield
A look at how resistance keeps people from accomplishing their goals.
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Die Empty
by Todd Henry
A practical guide of tips on how to ensure that you work to your fullest creative potential every day. |
A Whole New Mind
by Daniel Pink
Daniel Pink breaks down why the concepts of design, story, symphony, empathy, play, and meaning are important in modern society. |
Show Your Work
by Austin Kleon
A great quick read about the importance of sharing your work with the public. |
Books about Other Topics
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Shouting Won’t Grow Dendrites
by Maria Tate
One of my favorite books about classroom management.
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Show and Tell
by Dan Roam
A book about the art of creating effective presentations. |
The Back of The Napkin
by Dan Roam
A book about the importance of visual problem solving. |
Chew
by John Layman and Rob Guillory
So technically this isn’t a book about work but it’s still one of my favorite reads. Make sure to pay attention to the background in the panels. Lots of fun subtle jokes. |
