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Lead Like a Pirate: Make School Amazing for Your Students and Staff
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Are You a Treasure Seeker?
Pirates are on a constant quest for riches, but PIRATE Leaders seek even greater rewards: amazing schools, engaged students, and empowered educators who know they are making a difference.
In Lead Like a PIRATE, education leaders Shelley Burgess and Beth Houf map out the character traits necessary to captain a school or district. You'll learn where ...more
Pirates are on a constant quest for riches, but PIRATE Leaders seek even greater rewards: amazing schools, engaged students, and empowered educators who know they are making a difference.
In Lead Like a PIRATE, education leaders Shelley Burgess and Beth Houf map out the character traits necessary to captain a school or district. You'll learn where ...more
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Paperback, 250 pages
Published
March 16th 2017
by Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.
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#7 of 2019 PopSugar Reading Challenge: a book by two female authors.
This was given a 4 because of the gimmick/marketing nature of the "PIRATE" series. Also- I was digesting this book for almost a year. I read the second half in almost a single day thanks to State Testing. I know I will need to go back and revisit some concepts in order to implement those concepts into my leadership toolbox.
However, I am a fan of Dave Burgess and this book was written by his wife, Shelly, and Beth Houf, about bei ...more
This was given a 4 because of the gimmick/marketing nature of the "PIRATE" series. Also- I was digesting this book for almost a year. I read the second half in almost a single day thanks to State Testing. I know I will need to go back and revisit some concepts in order to implement those concepts into my leadership toolbox.
However, I am a fan of Dave Burgess and this book was written by his wife, Shelly, and Beth Houf, about bei ...more
Pop Sugar Challenge 2019: book by two authors
Just like Teach Like a Pirate, this book is full of ideas and reminders for how to be your best self as a leader in education. A lot of good reminders and resources to help new and established leaders alike can be found in this book.
Just like Teach Like a Pirate, this book is full of ideas and reminders for how to be your best self as a leader in education. A lot of good reminders and resources to help new and established leaders alike can be found in this book.
Incredible read for all educators. I loved the wisdom around building relationships, establishing high expectations and leading through all aspects of education the Shelley and Beth shared. Will be a top recommended book I share with educators looking to improve practice in practical ways.
Great book when you feel overwhelmed as a teacher at any capacity. Had to read for an initiative I’m involved with but I found some of the strategies meaningful and pertinent to everyday life as a teacher in a Title I school.
This book is geared toward school principals, but a few of the ideas are applicable to those in other leadership roles. The advice seemed pretty basic and not innovative or ground-breaking. I didn’t find their personal stories to be particularly helpful or interesting. The pirate connection is tenuous at best. The authors could have picked any random word and made an acronym to fit (which they should have done, since pirates aren’t exactly stand-up characters to be emulated, being ruthless crimi
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How many books do you want to yell YES at upon the end of each chapter? LEAD LIKE A PIRATE doesn't just motivate: it inspires you in multiple arenas to be a better school leader. In particular, the lengthy section on ANCHOR conversations resonated strongly with me. I can't wait to put the authors' suggestions into motion when school begins in a few weeks. As I start my 14th year as a building principal, LEAD LIKE A PIRATE reminds me how much better I can be with the help of a professional learni
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I always enjoy reading professional development books that come from the PIRATE family.
This book is directed to those in leadership positions; primarily administrators. However, there is a lot of good information for teachers who are not administrators, but instead they want to be an admin one day or instructional coaches or PLC leads, etc.
I picked this book up to read for a class project that I am completing for my masters degree and I found it insightful to some of the struggles administrator ...more
This book is directed to those in leadership positions; primarily administrators. However, there is a lot of good information for teachers who are not administrators, but instead they want to be an admin one day or instructional coaches or PLC leads, etc.
I picked this book up to read for a class project that I am completing for my masters degree and I found it insightful to some of the struggles administrator ...more
For some people, the themed/branded version of books connects them with a topic, and I'm glad that works for them. For me, this book was like attending a Tony Robbins sessions which, again, may work for some, but it is a turnoff to me. There are great nuggets tucked away within the book, but I couldn't get passed the Pirate-y theme of every chapter. For those that enjoy the "life coach" approach to professional development, this would be a great read. I know this is a brand that has been success
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Great book that will have you rethinking your role as a school leader. This book opened my eyes and provided me the opportunity to refine my views as to the role of a school leader. It took me so long to read because I kept going back and rereading chapters. This book will be placed on my "reread every year list."
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This professional development book on school leadership was recommended by a colleague. It was a quick and easy read with many good ideas. However, being an experienced administrator (13 years), this book was more affirmation that I am doing the things I should be doing. I did highlight a few ideas I would like to try in the future.
Great book for educational leaders. It is a great complement to Teach Like a Pirate that challenges readers to change the way they interact with teachers. True focus on investing in people and building better teams.
A fabulous read for not only administrators, but for teacher leaders too! If you want your faculty or colleagues to teach like pirates, you've got to walk the walk. Shelley Burgess and Beth Houf are excellent role models in how to do this. A must read!
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I was expecting to find the treasure by the end and all I got was that crummy pirate, hollowed out, chocolate coins.
The book offered some great insights, but it was totally anecdotal and not researched based.
The book offered some great insights, but it was totally anecdotal and not researched based.
I did a quick read through and I now I plan to go back and make notes as I go. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to applying principles shared in the book in my own life and learning community.
So many great and practical ideas in this book! Highly recommend.
One of my all time favorite educational reads!! I loved every page! Highly recommend for all educational leaders!!
Lead Like a Pirate is a must read for administrators and teacher leaders.
Very inspiring! Time to think outside of the box and build better relationships with staff.
Makes me want to be the best I can be. Ready to jump in. Great tips and ideas to reflect upon. A must read for school leaders.
Still my number one Principal book.
Great book inspiring!
Excellent advice for all leaders.
Using the book in a training for my coaching role in my job. Good read so far, haven't completed but hope to soon.
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Easy read for new leaders in schools.
The fact that it took me this long to finish this book says it all.
Want to be the headmaster of a school? This is a must read.
Solid examples of how to help lead your school in an invigorating way. The practical examples from both authors were helpful. I would recommend this to any school leader.
The ideas presented aren't new but are still refreshing/inspiring and definitely possible.
The closing words: rest like a pirate resonate with me: our family shouldn't get what's left of us but should get the best of us. Yes! ...more
The closing words: rest like a pirate resonate with me: our family shouldn't get what's left of us but should get the best of us. Yes! ...more
This is a must read for all school leaders! Burgess and Houf share the honest truth about school leadership and practical tips and ideas that you can start implementing today in your building. They share a treasure chest worth of online resources as well. When you read this book you will feel inspired and ready to focus or re-focus your time and efforts on the right work to propel your school (or ship!) forward.
What a great read! I liked how both authors share different perspectives from a school and central office perspectives. I appreciate their vulnerability on the mistakes they made early on and suggestions in how to avoid them. Practical read with tons on tips to help any leader lead like they are on FIRE!
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