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Tanya Thiessen ATA executive staff officer
1: I am reading...
Tools of Titans: A Comprehensive Guide to High-Performance Tools and Tactics for Success by Tim Ferriss. I love this book because it is a compilation of short self-improvement and inspirational stories similar to Chicken Soup for the Soul. I like to just randomly flip to a story and discover what new things I can learn. This book also makes a great gift for someone new to their leadership journey.
2: I am eating...
Prana overnight chia oats. Mornings are busy and anything that is simple and delicious is incredibly helpful. I recommend the blueberry muffin flavour. We know our students need food in the morning to fuel their brains and so do our amazing teachers and school leaders.
3: I am watching...
Prime Minister on CBC Gem. Focused on the story of New Zealand’s former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, this documentary provides fascinating insights into the plans we make for ourselves while the universe is busy making other plans for us. It is a powerful story of leadership, motherhood and chasing your dreams.
4: I have signed up for...
a weekly newsletter by The Female Quotient (FQ). The newsletter is the embodiment of the FQ community, bringing insights from remarkable women who aren’t just climbing the ladder—they’re building their own and bringing others along. An easy way to be inspired by women from across the globe who are making news and changing the world.
5: I am listening to...
the Perfectly Average People Podcast from a duo out of Calgary. The episodes are the perfect length for a commuter and feature everyday people with extraordinary accomplishments or skills. This is a lighthearted and enjoyable listen, either to or from school.
Are you a school leader? Would you like to share your “Thrive 5”? Submit your ideas to managing editor Lindsay Yakimyshyn at Lindsay.yakimyshyn@ata.ab.ca.
