Don't be selfless.
Be otherful.
(or selfish)
2022's must read school leadership book.
otherful (adj).
- a leader who spots the greatness of other people
- a school leadership style that recognizes that
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teachers don't want to be fixed; they want to be helped
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leaders can't do anything on their own
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how others understand things isn’t an obstacle; it's a resource
spot (v).
- to recognize, witness
- to support, like in weight
lifting or a trust fall
A book of essays to read together
perfect for college admin classes and leadership PD
we're the problem
Our blindspots hobble our ability to lead, forcing others to work around us. Instead, we need to ask others to teach us what we aren't seeing.
we can't make anyone do anything
Teachers don't work hard on something they aren't invested in. Neither do we. But when we share our power, we trade control for influence.
OUR VULNERABILITY MAKES the team STRONGer
Stop being afraid of mistakes. When we fail out loud & humbly learn, our whole school grows more resilient & courageous.
CULTURE EATS CURRICULUM FOR BREAKFAST
We can handle our teachers as prize stallions or pack mules. Guess which one gets better results, chief?
Teachers & Administrators love Otherful
"the most readable & helpful ed leadership book that I’ve ever read"
"nonstop takeaways, action plans, and fun"
"seriously, EVERY administrator & teacher in the country
should read this book"
"funny, raw, real, & actually usable"
"OTHERFUL could be the beginning of a movement"
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coauthors
mike kleba
is a public high school English teacher & theatre director with more than 20 years in the classroom. An artist & entrepreneur, he has been invited to speak about leadership around the country and the globe. He holds degrees from Villanova University & Duquesne University.
the teacher
the administrator
Ryan O'Hara, Ed.d.
is an assistant principal in a K-12 public school district. Before moving into educational leadership, he taught high school and middle school English for 10 years. He holds degrees from St. John's University, Stony Brook University, Long Island University, & Hofstra University.