Open book club starts Monday!
Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant
Here is your friendly reminder that our free book club is starting on Monday, November 27. I’m volunteering to host a Hidden Potential book club so that anyone connected to public education can make connections to Grant’s principles while discussing the realities of integrating them into public education.
How can the American education system incorporate principles of unleashing hidden potential, especially for those who have been historically underserved by the system?
Every 2-3 weeks, I will post a discussion question from Adam’s list or one of his Actions for Impact practical takeaways for unlocking hidden potential and achieving greater things. The discussion will take place asynchronously so that people can participate based on their schedule. Everyone can chat about any connections to the book. As a reminder, here is our rough schedule.
The Schedule
Week of November 27 - Introductions and Intentions (Prologue)
Week of December 11 - Skills of Character (Chapter 1: Creatures of Discomfort)
Week of January 1 - Chapter 2: Human Sponges
Week of January 22 - Chapter 3: The Imperfectionists
Week of February 12 - Structures for Motivation (Chapter 4: Transforming the Daily Grind)
Week of March 4 - Chapter 5: Getting Unstuck
Week of March 25 - Chapter 6: Defying Gravity
Week of April 29 - Systems of Opportunity (Chapter 7: Every Child Gets Ahead)
Week of May 20 - Chapter 8: Mining for Gold
Week of June 3 - Chapter 9: Diamonds in the Rough
Week of July 1 - Epilogue and Reflection
Here is the Discussion Guide I will be using to facilitate our discussion.
I’m excited for where this book club will lead. I’m looking forward to connecting with others passionate about public education and unlocking the hidden potential of our students. If you are interested in participating, please subscribe and join the conversation.
See y’all soon!
—Adrian