New High 5 Book Release
Date postedJune 15, 2026
When in Doubt… Give Them Your Heart
Stories and insights that remind us: the most powerful leadership tool is human connection.
Written by Jim Grout, When in Doubt… Give Them Your Heart is a collection of real stories from classrooms, boardrooms, and beyond—each one rooted in the belief that leadership is built through connection, authenticity, and care.
Stories and insights that remind us: the most powerful leadership tool is human connection.
Written by Jim Grout, When in Doubt… Give Them Your Heart is a collection of real stories from classrooms, boardrooms, and beyond—each one rooted in the belief that leadership is built through connection, authenticity, and care.
Through decades of experience in experiential education, Jim shares moments that highlight what truly makes an impact: listening deeply, empowering others, and leading by example.
This book is both a reflection and a guide—offering practical insights and prompts to help you grow as a leader in everyday moments.
Leadership isn’t about having all the answers.
It’s about showing up, staying human, and choosing connection.
Edge of Leadership
Guiding Educators and Students on a Journey of Meaningful Connection, Empowering Skill and Collective Leadership
Ryan McCormick’s new book, Edge of Leadership, takes you on the journey of exploring where the rules of traditional instruction begin to soften, replaced by a dynamic environment where curiosity leads action and mistakes are simply milestones. With the Edge of Leadership Framework, you aren’t just teaching a curriculum—you are cultivating an ecosystem. You’ll find that the “perfect” lesson plan matters less than the authentic moment of discovery.
With practice, you’ll witness the quiet student find their voice and the restless class find their rhythm, all because you chose to trust the process over the script. This book isn’t about adding one more thing to your already overflowing plate; it’s about shifting the very ground you stand on.
And while the book offers the vision, language, and philosophy behind the work, it includes a digital Activity Guide where those ideas become lived experiences. It is designed to help educators transform everyday classroom moments into opportunities for connection, empowerment, responsibility, emotional awareness, and leadership.
With practice, you’ll witness the quiet student find their voice and the restless class find their rhythm, all because you chose to trust the process over the script. This book isn’t about adding one more thing to your already overflowing plate; it’s about shifting the very ground you stand on.
And while the book offers the vision, language, and philosophy behind the work, it includes a digital Activity Guide where those ideas become lived experiences. It is designed to help educators transform everyday classroom moments into opportunities for connection, empowerment, responsibility, emotional awareness, and leadership.
