Start. Right. Now.

Teach and Lead for Excellence

Excellent leaders and teachers Know the Way, Show the Way, Go the Way, and Grow Each Day. Whitaker, Zoul, and Casas share four key behaviors of excellence from educators across the U.S. and motivate to put you on the right path.

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About the Book

Are You Ready to Take the First Step Toward Excellence? What does it take to be the very best teacher—or the very best leader? What sets excellent educators apart from their peers? And how can you join their ranks? In their work leading up to Start. Right. Now. Todd Whitaker, Jeff Zoul, and Jimmy Casas studied educators from across the nation and discovered four key behaviors of excellence: Excellent Leaders and Teachers… Know the Way From their content to best practices, these educators know their stuff. Show the Way Casting a bright vision for the future, these educators see possibilities where others see problems. Go the Way Leading by example is a way of life for the very best. and Grow Each Day A focus on personal and professional development helps these educators succeed. Wherever you are on your journey as an educator, choose to become even greater still—our kids are worth it. Start. Right. Now.

"Clear, convincing, and ceaselessly practical, Start. Right. Now. is soon to be a favored text in schools of education leadership."
– Rick Wormeli, author of Fair Isn't Always Equal, columnist, and educator
"Start. Right. Now. gives the reader actionable ideas to implement that can make an immediate difference from any position."
– George Couros, Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant, author of The Innovator's Mindset
"Todd, Jeff, and Jimmy have created a powerful and entertaining book that will encourage you to dive into becoming exceptional!"
– LaVonna Roth, Creator and Founder of Ignite Your SH.I.N.E.®
"Whether you are an educator of pre-K or a college professor, I can promise you will take away ideas from this book to empower you on your mission to achieve excellence."
– Kayla Delzer, Elementary Educator, TEDx and international keynote speaker
"More than a book, Start. Right. Now. feels like a super-charged conversation with inspiring educators from all walks of life."
– Dr. Brad Gustafson, National Distinguished Principal and author of Renegade Leadership
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