The X-Factor library of leadership books is a repository of diverse literature on leadership theory, practice, and development. These books cover effective communication, team management, and organizational strategy. They offer valuable insights, case studies, and guidance for aspiring leaders, sitting leaders, and executives seeking to enhance their skills and influence.
Lead with Light, Live with Grit, and Shine with Style and Grace. Live as the badass firefly you were born to be.
In Badass Firefly Premium, Jerri Kemble weaves together stories, sketchnotes, and sparks of wisdom in full color that remind us of a simple truth: leadership isn’t about titles, perfection, or volume—it’s about showing up with authenticity, courage, and heart.
With humor, vulnerability, and her signature doodle art, Jerri shares lessons from classrooms, boardrooms, and life itself. Each page offers a spark—an idea, a reminder, or a nudge—that helps you:
Recognize the power of your own light
Balance kindness with strength
Lead with courage even when it’s hard
Celebrate your authenticity instead of shrinking to fit in
Lift others as you rise
This is not a manual, it’s a mirror, a window, and a spark. Whether you are leading a team, a classroom, a family, or simply yourself through the next chapter of life, Jerri’s words will inspire you to glow brighter, grow braver, and embrace your own kind of badassery.
Pick it up when you need encouragement. Mark it up with your reflections. Keep it close for the days you forget your glow.
Because the world doesn’t need louder voices, it needs more fireflies. And now, it’s your turn to shine.
NeXGen Mentorship: Ignite, Engage, Excel is a dynamic guide designed to revolutionize the way school districts approach teacher support and professional development. This book is your roadmap to creating an innovative mentorship program that not only lights the spark for teaching excellence but also engages educators in meaningful, year-long growth and collaboration.
Inside, you'll discover practical strategies for developing a comprehensive program schedule, setting clear goals, and fostering a culture where new teachers thrive under the guidance of experienced mentors. From actionable insights to inspiring case studies, this book offers a fresh perspective on building sustainable mentorship systems that adapt to today's fast-paced educational landscape.
Whether you're a school leader, mentor, or new teacher eager to make your mark, NeXGen Mentorship: Ignite, Engage, Excel provides the tools you need to ignite passion, engage communities, and excel in the classroom. Embrace the future of education with innovative practices that empower educators and transform the learning experience for students across the board.
“I wish I had known what parenting was like when I started teaching.”
“If only families could help work toward the goals we have in the classroom.”
As a teacher who is also the parent to five children, Donna Maccaroni has written an exceptionally insightful book about the power of connection between home and school.
Donna invites you into the chapters of this book to see how the paths of parenting and teaching not only cross but are intricately woven together. Learn how school and home can become connectors as they work together to create the safety net necessary for children to feel the security they need to explore their passions, take chances, and reach their full potential.
By: Matthew X. Joseph
When teachers work in a silo, it limits the collective thinking or brainstorming that is critical to innovative ideas that can transform teaching and learning. Change is hard and sometimes schools are unwilling to change due to many factors (already high achieving, possible union pushback, consistent turnover, and so
By: Matthew X. Joseph
When teachers work in a silo, it limits the collective thinking or brainstorming that is critical to innovative ideas that can transform teaching and learning. Change is hard and sometimes schools are unwilling to change due to many factors (already high achieving, possible union pushback, consistent turnover, and so on). We have the power to shift a school into a collaborative community and to have critical conversations about exciting and innovative change in schools.
By: Dr. Matthew X. Joseph
Independent learning skills equip students with what they need to continue learning throughout their lives. In today's rapidly changing world, knowledge becomes outdated quickly, and new information and technologies emerge constantly.
By Matthew X. Joseph and 7 Springfield College Students
Engaging and timely, Next-Gen Leaders empowers readers to recognize, develop, and support the leadership potential of a generation poised to lead us into a promising future.
This insightful collection shares firsthand accounts from emerging leaders who outline the traits they believe are essential for success in the 21st century.
By: Dr. Elizabeth Álvarez.
Through vivid stories and practical insights, "Rabbit on the Moon" illustrates how fostering a strong sense of identity and belonging can elevate student achievement and enrich the educational experience. Whether you're an educator, a parent, or someone invested in the future of our youth, this book offers valua
By: Dr. Elizabeth Álvarez.
Through vivid stories and practical insights, "Rabbit on the Moon" illustrates how fostering a strong sense of identity and belonging can elevate student achievement and enrich the educational experience. Whether you're an educator, a parent, or someone invested in the future of our youth, this book offers valuable perspectives and strategies to make a lasting difference.
By: Carl Hooker
HookerTech Publications
Students don’t take risks if teachers don’t take risks.
Teachers don’t take risks if leaders don’t take risks.
The lack of risk-taking and embracing failure as a learning tool stifles creativity and innovation. This book is designed to tackle that challenge and provide ideas for both teachers and providers of professional learning with new ways to motivate learners of all ages and open up their creative pathways.
By: Jed Stefanowicz
JS Press
Discover risk-takers, rule-breakers, and changemakers who have forged pathways to find their voice, amplify their ideas, and broaden their reach from impacting a small number of students in classrooms to influencing teaching and learning around the world. Each section of the book tells a story of a leader, followed by key takeaways and a QR code to an embedded video interview.
By: Dr. India White and 5 co-authors
G.R.I.T. Publications
In this book, the authors will explore the world of equity and the lens of education at all levels. Coming from district leadership, principals, legislators, classroom teachers and more, we will see the work of equity unfold in every lens.
This Grit Workbook will help readers discover the power of grit and resilience to help them break through their obstacles and achieve their goals. The Grit (Great Resilience in Time) Framework stems from Dr. White's research on the Persistence of First- Generation College Scholars at the University of Florida and her TEDx Talk titled "The Power of Grit", which explores how passion, perseverance, and time management can be used to activate grit to overcome struggles and thrive. This is ideally used for independent reading, workshops, book studies, and team meetings.
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