We are excited to announce that our book, Lead Like a Pirate is now available on Amazon. Below is the current table of contents which will house additional links, resources, and discussion questions for each chapter. We wanted to provide this for you as a space that helps bring the book to life and encourages you to go even deeper into the content. If you are planning a book study or just have questions for us, please reach out to us… we would love to connect anytime.
If you’re ready to take your school or district to the next level of excellence, you need to read Lead Like a PIRATE. Shelley Burgess and Beth Houf share personal stories and expert advice on how to build and lead a crew—and how to create a culture where each crew member is valued. They offer the perfect mix of inspiration, encouragement, and real-world experience to help you become the kind of leader you have always wanted to be.”
Todd Whitaker
Professor of Educational Leadership, University of Missouri Please check out the chapter guides with questions and links below.
Section One: Lead Like a PIRATE
Chapter 1: Passion
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Chapter 2: Immersion
Chapter 3: Rapport
Some great resources on building trust:
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Sample Smores to Build Rapport
Staff Retreat Activities
Chapter 4: Ask and Analyze
Back to School Camp
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Chapter 5: Transformation
Resources for Student-Led Conferences
Chapter 6: Enthusiasm
Ring in the New Year
Picture Resources
Section Two: X Marks the Spot: Leadership Treasure
Chapter 7: Set Your Compass
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Chapter 8: Avoid the Blame
Chapter 9: Harness the Power of Teams
Chapter 10: Find the Magic in the People, Not Programs
Book Recommendation
Chapter 11: Get the Right People on the Ship
Resources for Student-Led Conferences
Chapter 12: If It’s Important Make Time for It
Ring in the New Year
Chapter 13: Make Changes Without Capsizing Your Ship
Book Recommendation
Chapter 14: Use Stories to Personalize Data
Chapter 15: Use Stories to Personalize Data
Sharing Stories with Social Media
Chapter 16: Doing What’s “Best” for Kids
Chapter 17: Professional Development Like a PIRATE
Section Three: Coach Like a PIRATE
Chapter 18: ANCHOR Conversations
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