The Ball

Looking for a powerful, unique way to engage your staff or team? This parable from best-selling author Todd Whitaker offers a refreshingly different form of professional development. It is a beautifully designed short story about a veteran teacher who reconnects with a former student who manages the local grocery store which has fallen on hard times. They reunite and confront the separate and unique challenges that have knocked them off course. Through each other, they find their way back on track with a message that will resonate with everyone. Use the book to kick off meetings with your school or organization, or as a thank-you gift to your fellow leaders. The tale will help your staff reengage with their priorities and consider what they value most, while feeling inspired along the way. The new edition is accompanied by a robust study guide that will help you and your teams get the most out of the book.

Todd Whitaker (@toddwhitaker) is a leading presenter in the field of education, and has written 70 books, including the bestseller What Great Teachers Do Differently. He is a former teacher, coach, and principal, and is currently a research professor.

1. The Ball 2. Reader's Guide 3. Team Reflection