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Brown, B (2018). Dare To Lead. New York, NY: Random House.

Brene’ Brown challenges leaders to lead with an open heart and to take off their “armor” and be vulnerable while leading. Through this book, I have learned about having empathy, the benefits of building trust and how to be a brave and fearless leader. This book teaches no to be defined by setbacks but to embrace challenges and move forward, take accountability, and to continue learning.

Costa, A.L. & Kallick, B.(2014). Dispositions:Reframing Teaching and Learning. Thousand Oaks,CA: Corwin

This book sets out to teach about dispositions and their importance, dispositions by intention while mapping the curriculum, and observing and assessing growth in dispositional learning. This book explores the gap between what is valued as essential in education and how results are assessed.

Dweck, C.S.(2006) Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. New York. NY: Ballantine Books.

In this book, the author takes a look at the growth mindset and its benefits for all. She also takes a look at and explains the power of “yet” which teaches learners to embrace the progress that has been made and not accept failure. Learners should embrace shortcomings as opportunities to learn and with a little effort, they can succeed.

Duckworth, A. (2016) Grit:The Power of Passion and Perseverance. New York, NY: Scribner Book Company

This author takes a look at if high achievements come only from talent, or if it is based on effort and persistence. This book can help anyone to see the benefits of continuing to show up when situations get hard or dont go as planned.

Fry, N. Hattie, J. Fisher, D. (2018). Developing Assessment-Capable Learners: Grades K-12, Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Literacy

This book teaches the foundations of visible learning along with the characteristics of a visible learner. It teaches what visible learning is in order to maximize skills and will. It also teaches how to become a teacher who can create visible learners and its benefits.

Covey, S. (1998) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. New York, NY. Touchstone Publishing

This book is geared towards making teens as productive, effective, and efficient as they can be. It teaches many valuable lessons, like learning they can’t control everything, but they can control the way they respond to situations in life.

Covey, S.M (2006) The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything. New York, NY: Free Press

This book takes a look at the 4 cores of credibility. These are integrity, intent, capabilities, and results, It teaches the importance of trust