Ryan MacTaggart is the Associate Director of Professional Learning at EDUCAUSE and a recognized presenter and author on value-centered leadership, learning and development, personal growth, and organizational success. He holds a Ph.D. in Education and Human Resource Studies and certifications in teaching and coaching. Ryan has worked with leaders in higher education institutions, K-12 schools, and various corporate organizations to move the needle forward for their teams and those they serve. He is passionate about how incredible people are when given the proper context in which to thrive and strives to help people realize their best selves in all aspects of life.
The suggested readings in this installment of the "Leaders Are Readers" series encourage leaders to value diverse perspectives, remember lessons from the past as they lead through change, explore strategies for turning a stressful mindset into a productive one, and create culturally aware AI policies and practices.
The 2024 Horizon Report: Teaching and Learning Edition covers some of the present and looming challenges for higher education, including public perceptions of the value of postsecondary education, evolving data and analytics capabilities, and the impact of artificial intelligence on teaching and learning.
The suggested readings in this installment of the "Leaders Are Readers" series challenge traditional notions of productivity. They also underscore the importance of resilience and belonging and explore the relationship between leading well and writing well. Finally, they remind us that the most important leadership lessons often come from students.
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