"This [book] will become a desk reference for every school leader everywhere."
- Mike Lubelfeld, Public School Superintendent, Author, and Student of Leadership
Have you ever wondered how some leaders make it look so easy?
Stoic philosophy has been used for centuries by leaders and influential figures like Admiral James Stockdale, President Theodore Roosevelt, Author John Steinbeck, and CEO Arianna Huffington.
And this wisdom is available to you.
School leadership is hard work. It will never be easy. But it certainly can be easier.
Praise for Calm in the Chaos
"A must-read for leaders looking to navigate the complexities of their role."
- Dr. Courtney Orzel, IASA Associate Director of Professional Development
"A refreshing perspective on leadership that is relevant in today's fast-paced profession."
- Marlon Styles, Education Speaker and Former Superintendent
"There is nothing more important than a leader who can bring forth a sense of calmness in the midst of chaos."
- David Culberhouse, Program Manager, Community Schools for the Southern Inland Regional Technical Assistance Center
Author Biography:
DANIEL BAUER is a principal development and retention expert, bestselling author, and host of two of the world's most downloaded podcasts. In 2015, he founded Better Leaders Better Schools-an organization transforming how school leaders experience professional learning by creating the ABCs of Powerful Professional Development(R). Daniel believes "when YOU get better, everyone wins," and his mission is to connect, grow, and mentor every school leader who wants to level up. GLENN ROBBINS is the proud Superintendent of the Brigantine Public School District. He is a multi-award winning state and national school administrator, mentor, consultant, and keynote speaker. He has been recognized for his innovative school and district improvement methods, and has been featured in numerous books, podcasts, and other publications. Glenn is passionate about helping school leaders create schools where every student and educator has the opportunity to succeed to their utmost potential in a VUCA world. ARIEL CURRY is a ghostwriter, bestselling editor, and book coach. She spent 10 years working in traditional publishing, most of that time as an acquisitions editor. Several of the books she edited and published have achieved Amazon bestseller status and have been bestsellers for the publisher. Some of her more notable clients include supermodel Genevieve Morton, winner of the TED $1 Million Prize for Research Sugata Mitra, education researcher John Hattie, Home Improvement writer and producer Matt Williams, and NYT bestselling author Warren Berger. Ariel specializes in a variety of nonfiction genres. As an editor and coach, she enjoys brainstorming and outlining new book ideas, bringing clarity and purpose to prose, and helping authors find resilience in their writing journey. Her favorite projects are those that tell a story of transformation-either the author's transformation through an event or situation in their life, or the reader's transformation in overcoming a problem. She loves working with authors who challenge the status quo and can shine light in the dark spaces of our world with powerful stories. When she's not working, you can find Ariel doing yoga, practicing Chopin on the piano, or reading with a cup of coffee. Originally from California, she now lives in Chattanooga, TN, with her husband and a growing menagerie of pets.
