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Shifting the Monkey: The Art of Protecting Good People From Liars, Criers, and Other Slackers
Poor employees get a disproportionate amount of attention. Why? Because they complain the loudest, create the greatest disruptions, and rely on others to assume the responsibilities that they shirk. Learn how to focus on your good employees first, and help them shift these “monkeys” back to the underperformers. Through a simple but brilliant metaphor, Todd Whitaker helps you reinvigorate your staff and transform your organization. This audio edition includes an exclusive bonus interview with the author, recorded in April 2020. Shifting the Monkey is expertly narrated by Scott Pollak. ©2012 Solution Tree Press. Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Todd Whitaker (Author), Scott R. Pollak (Narrator)
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What Great Teachers Do Differently: Nineteen Things That Matter Most
What are the beliefs and behaviors that set great teachers apart? In this internationally renowned bestseller, Todd Whitaker reveals 19 keys to becoming more effective in the classroom. This essential third edition features new sections on why it's about more than relationships, how to focus on a consistent, engaging learning environment, and the importance of choosing the right mode?business, parent, child?to improve your classroom management. Perfect for educators at any level of experience, for independent reading or for schoolwide book studies, this practical book will leave you feeling inspired and ready to do the things that matter most for the people who matter most?your students.
Todd Whitaker (Author), Christopher Ragland (Narrator)
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What Great Principals Do Differently: Twenty Things That Matter Most
Written to accompany the third edition of Todd Whitaker's bestselling title, What Great Principals Do Differently, this study guide can be used by facilitators and participants in workshops, webinars, book study groups, or other professional development events. The guide features a variety of strategies and activities that will help principals apply the book's concepts to their own situation, so they can get the most out of the book, increase their professional growth, and have a greater impact as school leaders. Each chapter includes: Key Concepts Discussion Questions Journal Prompts Group Activities Application Strategies With this study guide, you can gain a deeper understanding of Whitaker's acclaimed book and learn how to apply his concepts and ideas in daily practices.
Todd Whitaker (Author), Christopher Ragland (Narrator)
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Teachers deal with change on a regular basis, but there are some principles at the core of teaching that remain constant and that have the biggest impact on student achievement. In this inspiring book from the authors', bestselling author and speaker, you'll learn how to focus on the most important things in the classroom, not just the 'current' things. The authors reveal essential truths that will make you a more effective educator in areas such as student relationships, classroom management, and classroom culture. The strategies are presented in digestible chunks, perfect for book studies, in-service sessions, mentorship meetings, and other learning formats. With the inspiring anecdotes and insights in this book, you'll be reminded of your greater purpose - making a difference in students' lives.
Danny Steele, Todd Whitaker (Author), Christopher Ragland (Narrator)
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Essential Truths for Principals
School principals are constantly being pulled in different directions. How do you focus on the things that matter most? In this inspiring book from Danny Steele, creator of the popular Steele Thoughts blog, and Todd Whitaker, bestselling author and speaker, you'll learn how to center your leadership on your core values and the practices that have the biggest impact. The authors reveal essential truths that will make you a more effective principal in areas such as school culture, appreciating teachers, and empowering your staff. The strategies are presented in digestible chunks, perfect for book studies, professional development sessions, and other learning formats. With the inspiring anecdotes and insights in this book, you'll be reminded of your greater purpose - making a difference in students' lives.
Danny Steele, Todd Whitaker (Author), Christopher Ragland (Narrator)
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The Ten-Minute Inservice: 40 Quick Training Sessions that Build Teacher Effectiveness
Busy school leaders need an easy-to-apply resource to increase teacher effectiveness quickly and efficiently. This book shows principals and staff developers how to improve teaching school-wide through high-impact inservices lasting only ten minutes-incorporated easily into weekly staff meetings. Written by popular education consultants Todd Whitaker and Annette Breaux, this important book offers forty teacher-tested, mini-workshops that can improve teaching in every classroom. The book covers a range of topics, from behavior challenges and parent engagement to motivating students and making lessons meaningful. ● Offers school leaders a proven plan to help every teacher improve on a weekly basis by conducting simple ten-minute inservice workshops ● Offers staff developers, new teacher induction coordinators, mentors, and Professional Learning Communities ideas for effective training sessions ● Each of the forty mini-training sessions offered include tips on how to introduce the topic, sample scripts to follow, and implementation activities to ensure lasting learning This handy resource contains a simple and effective method for improving teacher effectiveness school wide.
Annette Breaux, Todd Whitaker (Author), Edward Bauer (Narrator)
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What Great Teachers Do Differently: 17 Things That Matter Most, Second Edition
In the second edition of this renowned book, you will find pearls of wisdom, heartfelt advice, and inspiration from one of the nation's leading authorities on staff motivation, teacher leadership, and principal effectiveness. With wit and understanding, Todd Whitaker describes the beliefs, behaviors, attitudes, and interactions of great teachers and explains what they do differently. New features include: - Meaning what you say - Focusing on students first - Putting yourself in their position
Todd Whitaker (Author), Al Kessel (Narrator)
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What Great Principals Do Differently: 18 Things That Matter Most, Second Edition
Inspire yourself and others with the second edition of this bestselling book. With heartfelt advice, practical wisdom, and examples from the field, Todd Whitaker explains the qualities and practices that distinguish great principals. New features include: - Developing an accurate sense of self - Understanding the dynamics of change - Dealing with negative or ineffective staff members One of the nation's leading experts on staff motivation, teacher leadership, and principal effectiveness, Todd Whitaker has written over twenty powerful books for educators of every level. Discover what you can do differently.
Todd Whitaker (Author), Steve Marvel (Narrator)
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Your First Year: How to Survive and Thrive as a New Teacher
Learn all the essentials for making your first year of teaching a success! In this exciting book, internationally renowned educator Todd Whitaker teams up with his daughters-Madeline, an elementary teacher, and Katherine, a secondary teacher-to share advice and inspiration. They offer step-by-step guidance to thriving in your new role and overcoming the challenges that many new teachers face. Topics include: - Learning classroom management skills such as building relationships and maintaining high expectations and consistency - Setting up your classroom and establishing procedures and rules - Planning effective lessons and making your instructional time an engaging experience - Managing your own emotions in the classroom and dealing effectively with misbehavior - Working with peers, administrators, and parents to build support and foster collaboration The book is filled with specific examples and vignettes from elementary, middle, and high school classes, so you'll gain helpful strategies no matter what grade level and subject area you teach. You'll also find out how to make tweaks or hit the "reset" button when something isn't going as planned. Things may not always go perfectly your first year, but the practical advice in this book will help you stay motivated on the path to success!
Katherine Whitaker, Madeline Whitaker, Todd Whitaker (Author), Stephen Graybill (Narrator)
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