Book Resources
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.
Section One: Lead Like a PIRATE
Chapter 1: Passion
Book Recommendations:
Chapter 2: Immersion
Student created “Tech Toolbox” for teachers
Sample “Leading the Learning” documents which Shelley sent weekly to principals and other members of the educational leadership team.
Chapter 3: Rapport
Some great resources on building trust:
How the Best Leaders Build Trust - Stephen Covey
Building Trust - Ken Blanchard
Arrow Circle RightHalf the Team Doesn’t Trust the Boss - Dan Rockwell
Arrow Circle RightSix Ways Leaders Can Build Trust - Michael Hyatt
Arrow Circle RightTrust in Schools: A Core Resource for School Reform - Anthony S. Bryk and Barbara Schneider
Arrow Circle RightTrust is the On Ramp for Building Collaboration and Collegiality - Pat Roy
Book Recommendations:
The Speed of Trust: The One Thing at Changes Everything by Stephen M. R. Covey
Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family by Bob Chapman
Sample Smores to Build Rapport
Arrow Circle RightNo Worksheet Holiday
Arrow Circle RightProfessional Development Tool
Arrow Circle RightState Testing Info
Arrow Circle RightMeet Mrs. Houf
Arrow Circle RightNew Year Kickoff
Staff Retreat Activities
Arrow Circle RightYear of Learning Blog
Chapter 4: Ask and Analyze
Book Recommendation
Chapter 5: Transformation
Arrow Circle RightTransforming Back to School Collaborative Doc
Resources for Student-Led Conferences
Arrow Circle RightStudent Organizer for Fall Evaluations and Grades
Arrow Circle RightVideo Newsletter Explaining Fall Student- Led Conferences
Arrow Circle RightSpring Conference Info
Chapter 6: Enthusiasm
Ring in the New Year
Arrow Circle RightInvitations for Staff
Arrow Circle RightCarpool Karaoke
Section Two: X Marks the Spot: Leadership Treasure
Chapter 7: Set Your Compass
Book Recommendations:
Chapter 8: Avoid the Blame
Chapter 9: Harness the Power of Teams
Chapter 11: Get the Right People on the Ship
Arrow Circle RightTransforming Back to School Collaborative Doc
Resources for Student-Led Conferences
Arrow Circle RightStudent Organizer for Fall Evaluations and Grades
Arrow Circle RightVideo Newsletter Explaining Fall Student- Led Conferences
Arrow Circle RightSpring Conference Info
Chapter 10: Find the Magic in the People, Not Programs
Book Recommendation
Chapter 12: If It’s Important Make Time for It
Ring in the New Year
Arrow Circle RightInvitations for Staff
Arrow Circle RightCarpool Karaoke
Chapter 14: Use Stories to Personalize Data
Chapter 15: Use Stories to Personalize Data
Sharing Stories with Social Media
Arrow Circle RightRead-Aloud Archives
Arrow Circle RightTechnology Night
Arrow Circle RightPrincipal Introduction
Arrow Circle RightTwitter How-Too Module
Chapter 17: Professional Development Like a PIRATE
Arrow Circle RightRead-AlouPersonalized Learning Pland Archives
Arrow Circle RightReflection Form
Arrow Circle RightPD Twitter Chat
Chapter 13: Make Changes Without Capsizing Your Ship
Book Recommendation
Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip heath
Chapter 16: Doing What’s “Best” for Kids
Section Three: Coach Like a PIRATE
Chapter 18: ANCHOR Conversations
Book Recommendations:
The Art of Coaching: Effective Strategies for School Transformation by Elena Aguilar
Arrow Circle RightInstructional Rounds in Education: A Network Approach to Improving Teaching and Learningby Elizabeth A. City and Richard F. Elmore
Arrow Circle RightInstructional Rounds in Education: A Network Approach to Improving Teaching and Learningby Elizabeth A. City and Richard F. Elmore
Arrow Circle RightThe Three Minute Classroom Walk-Through: Changing School Supervisory Practice One Teacher at a Time by Carolyn Downey
Arrow Circle RightInstructional Coaching: A Partnership Approach to Improving Instruction by Jim Knight
