NEW: Second edition!
This book from author Toni Christie, outlines the values associated with leadership in early childhood. Now with more than 30 years of leadership experience, Toni has revised this well-loved book to share her wit, wisdom, and lessons learned from leading teams in early childhood education.
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NEW: Second edition!
This book from author Toni Christie, outlines the values associated with leadership in early childhood. Now with more than 30 years of leadership experience, Toni has revised this well-loved book to share her wit, wisdom, and lessons learned from leading teams in early childhood education.
Leaders and aspiring leaders will enjoy Toni’s frank and humorous ability to inform and inspire the reader with her values-based approach to leadership.
Each of the twelve chapters (be courageous, dream big, serve others, have empathy, foster loyalty, be honest, display grace, encourage creativity create joy, show gratitude, empower others and model respect) features suggestions, helpful ideas, quotes, examples, images, a story and a summary.
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Mandy Jenkins –
I devoured this book cover to cover and highly recommend it to anyone who is moving into a leadership role!
Tracy Maher –
I did the Leading with Heart and Soul workshop with Toni Christie which inspired me to look at my core values and look at how these can help me be the best leader I can be, and to inspire others. I got this book as part of the course and refer to it all the time!
Anique Williams –
A beautiful book which I used a lot as a lead kaiako and have given as a presents to leaders as they explore their journey into the leadership position.
Della Dunnill –
I did the course in May this year (2024) and have been a leader in the same centre for over 24 years. At the leading with the heart and soul course I recieved a copy of the book it has been great for giving me some inspiration to put back into my team and the centre. As a team we are looking at things with a values lens. I would highly recommend that if you are in a leaderhip role have a read of this book. Thanks you Toni for the inspiration that you give to us.
Sian White (verified owner) –
This book is an absolute gem. I started highlighting parts that stood out and realised I just wanted to highlight the whole book! There is so much practical advice I know I will return to this book over and over.
julia holdom –
A book on leadership that confirms what your heart tells you about teaching!! Love this book and the way it is laid out so you can dip in and out. Lots of inspiration and prompts for reflection and growth.