EPISODE 317
The 2025 Summer Reading List
Biggest Takeaways You Don't Want to Miss:
- “When we overprotect children from real-world risks, we leave them more vulnerable to digital dangers they’re not ready to face.” (Jonathan Haidt)
- “If you don’t change the system, the system will continue to produce the same result—no matter how hard you try.” (Dan Heath)
- “Even when we think we’re making decisions independently, we’re often just following someone else’s lead—without realizing it.” (Jonah Berger)
- “The best way to improve your training isn’t to make it longer—it’s to make it faster to implement.” (Pat Flynn)
- “Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.” (Tiago Forte)
It’s here! Our annual Summer Reading List episode, and it’s one of our most popular for a reason. This year, I’m sharing five non-education books every educator should read -- smart, practical, thought-provoking titles that weren’t written for school administrators but offer powerful insights every Builder can use.
From rethinking professional development to designing systems that actually work, this year’s picks will help you design smarter systems, and create the kind of school culture where success becomes predictable.
If you’re ready for fresh ideas, bold thinking, and a few game-changing “aha” moments, you’ll want to grab these titles and then put them into action #LikeABuilder.
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