What We're Reading: December 2023 Edition
Did you miss our live book club chat? You can watch the replay of the live chat between Rebecca Eller-Molitas and Laura Wilkes and skim through our notes to find out:
which non-fiction books we picked, and why
what we thought and what we will take away
which book will take pride of place on our bookshelves
The book club aims to foster learning and conversations between educators, especially entrepreneurs in education, to support ongoing professional learning.
So let's review. Here's what we read in December 2023.
What did we pick?
Below is the list of what we picked for December and our affiliate links for the books.
The Power of Moments by Chip Heath & Dan Heath
Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking by Celeste Headlee
What did we think?
1. Do Nothing by Celeste Hedley
addresses work attitudes shaped by history and theology, particularly in the U.S. context.
Key takeaways include the importance of regular breaks, addressing the addictive nature of social media, and avoiding comparisons with others.
Application of Insights:
Laura and Rebecca shared personal applications from the book, such as taking more purposeful breaks and being mindful of social media use.
Rebecca highlighted the challenge of finding specific, actionable strategies in the book.
Additional Recommendation:
Rebecca recommended another book related to work-life balance titled "The Pathless Path" by Paul Millard, which offers direct reflective questions.
2. The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan Heath:
Structured into four sections, explores moments of elevation, insight, pride, and connection.
Examples demonstrate the universal applicability of the concepts in various areas, including education, entrepreneurship, and personal development.
Notable examples, such as a faculty professional developer introducing backward design.
Rebecca and Laura discussed applications, such as elevating employee onboarding processes and applying insights to teaching and sales.
Our Top Pick: The Power of Moments
Applicable to multiple professional and personal contexts
Practical examples and summaries make ideas easy to apply
Potential to help readers elevate multiple interactions in their work
Watch the replay of our chat here.
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Books we're reading in January 2024:
📗 Company of One by Paul Jarvis
📗 Feel Good Productivity: How to do more of what matters to you by Ali Abdaal
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