Sharing Mindsets

Could a mindset that works for a former NFL player work for a teacher? How could the CEO of a successful snack food company inspire a teacher? If the dedication of a teacher works for students, can it work for a city-based construction company? Discover the seemingly unparalleled connections between classrooms and Greater Philadelphia businesses! Leaders in both arenas find common ground and identify the approaches that best serve the game plan of success. In this unique collection of classroom-business mindsets for personal growth, relational growth, and service growth, you will be powerfully encouraged to maximize who you are so you can be and give your best to others. Teachers improving classrooms and influencing students; business leaders stimulating companies and motivating employees . . . with the same strategies and the same perspectives! The two realms have finally merged in a book that will ignite your heart to live with fire, passion, and purpose. As if there is any other way!

Attitude is everything when establishing relationships. Be it with students, peers or other adults, the impact we have on the people around us has the ability to influence a life forever. In knowing that we possess this type of influence, it is critical that we approach each day with a positive, well-intended mindset. In being an educator and a coach, the importance of being able to self-reflect on my daily experiences assists me with keeping a positive trajectory in school and in life. I simply love the manner in which Joy and Tony have developed the concept of the “local story,” no matter our position in life, we all possess the power to build a relationship or break it down. This book is for anyone and everyone who wants to continually strive for the best in themselves and others., Teaching often presents unpredictable and frustrating experiences. Yet, in Sharing Mindsets, Joy and Tony offer teachers useful recipes for navigating daily challenges with tact, patience, and professionalism. In this uniquely written book, Joy and Tony provide a series of distinctive anecdotes from successful businesspersons, who, in their own words, explain the value of developing caring relationships with customers and fellow employees—the same strategies critical to making a difference in students’ lives. This book is for every educator at any level and at any place where there are students—and, as well, a valuable resource for parents!, Leadership is one of the most critical components to the success of an organization. Be it in business or education, having the right leader ultimately builds the vision that promotes positivity and productivity. Yet, too often, we see these core values between business and education as separate. But not anymore! Joy and Tony have completed the incredible task of marrying both the business and educational worlds into one true voice. With their tireless work with CEOs and educators, they have been able to capture the core values that guide passionate, selfless leadership to ultimately build both amazing companies and classrooms. Through their work, we realize that true leadership encompasses the trifecta – the self, the heart and the hands. This text is truly one of a kind, and a must read for educators and business folks alike., Sharing Mindsets is exactly the type of "catch" needed in our world today that adds value to both education and business! Both in football and in life, I have witnessed where an influential mindset improves everything, whereby, when the education system encompasses this approach, we build better students, we build better people and a better community. In accord, the same goes for the business world...better employees, better organizations, etc. And Joy and Tony understand this critical work must start at the grass roots level in classrooms and work rooms alike. I always loved when my coach, Dick Vermeil, would say, “People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.” This text emphasizes this exact premise! Once we demonstrate true care and compassion, the sky is the limit; who knows when and where a child's or employee's passion will ignite. Teaching for potential and providing guiding principles for life is the key to building successful relationships, success people, and successful communities.

Joy Rosser has been an educator in southeast Pennsylvania for almost 25 years while simultaneously pursuing her passion for education through writing and research.Tony Barber is the Superintendent of a mid-sized, suburban school district right outside of Philadelphia, PA.  He is also a college professor, teaching classes in the principalship, the superintendency, and Educational Law.