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Bubble Gum Brain by Julia Cook

Bubble Gum Brain by Julia Cook

Subject: growth mindset

I can’t Do That, YET by Esther Cordova

I can’t Do That, YET by Esther Cordova

Subject: growth mindset

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak, Ph.D.

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak, Ph.D.

Subject: growth mindset

The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires

The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires

Subject: growth mindset

The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubenstein

The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubenstein

Subject: growth mindset

What Do You Do With a Chance? by Kobi Yamada

What Do You Do With a Chance? by Kobi Yamada

Subject: growth mindset

What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada

What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada

Subject: growth mindset

What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada

What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada

Subject: growth mindset

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Willems

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Willems

Subject: identity

Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes

Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes

Subject: identity

A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon

A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon

Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall

Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall

Subject: identity

What To Do When Your Temper Flares by Dawn Huebner

What To Do When Your Temper Flares by Dawn Huebner

Subject: anger

What to You Do When You Are Scared and Worried by James Crist

What to You Do When You Are Scared and Worried by James Crist

Subject: worry

Peter’s Chair by Ezra Jack Keats

Peter’s Chair by Ezra Jack Keats

The Mixed Up Chameleon by Eric Carle

The Mixed Up Chameleon by Eric Carle

Subject: identity

Sensitive Sam – Sam’s Sensory Adventure Has a Happy Ending! by Marla Roth-Fisher

Sensitive Sam – Sam’s Sensory Adventure Has a Happy Ending! by Marla Roth-Fisher

Subject: sensory

Squirmy Wormy – How I Learned to Help Myself by Lynda Farrington Wilson

Squirmy Wormy – How I Learned to Help Myself by Lynda Farrington Wilson

Subject: sensory

Happy Dreamer by Peter H. Reynolds

Happy Dreamer by Peter H. Reynolds

A Pocket Full of Kisses by Audrey Penn

A Pocket Full of Kisses by Audrey Penn

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst

My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook

My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook

Subject: anger

I Was So Mad by Mercer Mayer

I Was So Mad by Mercer Mayer

Subject: anger

When Sophie Gets Angry by Molly Bang

When Sophie Gets Angry by Molly Bang

Subject: anger

The Duckling Gets a Cookie?! by Mo Willems

The Duckling Gets a Cookie?! by Mo Willems

Subject: anger

How Do Dinosaurs Say I’m Mad? by Jane Yolen

How Do Dinosaurs Say I’m Mad? by Jane Yolen

Subject: anger

All Kinds of Fears by Emma Brownjohn

All Kinds of Fears by Emma Brownjohn

Subject: fear

When I Feel Scared by Cornelia Maude Spelman

When I Feel Scared by Cornelia Maude Spelman

Subject: fear

What To Do When You Worry Too Much by Dawn Huebner

What To Do When You Worry Too Much by Dawn Huebner

Subject: worry

The Worry Glasses – Overcoming Anxiety by Donalisa Helsley

The Worry Glasses – Overcoming Anxiety by Donalisa Helsley

Subject: worry

Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes

Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes

Subject: worry

Read Together

I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More! by Karen Beaumont

I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More! by Karen Beaumont

I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark by Debbie Levy

I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark by Debbie Levy

You are Special by Max Lucado

You are Special by Max Lucado

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems

Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein

Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein

Riddles, Riddles, Riddles by Darwin A. Hindman

Riddles, Riddles, Riddles by Darwin A. Hindman

Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids by Rob Elliott

Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids by Rob Elliott

Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids by Rob Elliott

Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids by Rob Elliott

A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein

The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak

The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak

Corduroy by Don Freeman

Corduroy by Don Freeman

The Color Thief by Andrew Fusek Peters and Polly Peters

The Color Thief by Andrew Fusek Peters and Polly Peters

What’s In There? – All About Before You Were Born by Robie H. Harris

What’s In There? – All About Before You Were Born by Robie H. Harris

Body Autonomy & Tricky Situations

The Boys Body Book by Kelli Dunham

The Boys Body Book by Kelli Dunham

No More Secrets for Me by Oralee Wachter

No More Secrets for Me by Oralee Wachter

What Would You Do? – A Kid’s Guide to Tricky and Sticky Situations by Linda Schwartz

What Would You Do? – A Kid’s Guide to Tricky and Sticky Situations by Linda Schwartz

Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids by Kristen Jensen

Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids by Kristen Jensen

I Said No: A Kid to Kid Guide for Keeping Private Parts Private by Kimberly King

I Said No: A Kid to Kid Guide for Keeping Private Parts Private by Kimberly King

No Trespassing – This is MY Body by Pattie Fitzgerald

No Trespassing – This is MY Body by Pattie Fitzgerald

Diversity

Wonder by R. J. Palacio

Wonder by R. J. Palacio

The Color of Us by Karen Katz

The Color of Us by Karen Katz

Last Stop on Market Street by Matt De La Pena

Last Stop on Market Street by Matt De La Pena

Sparkle Boy by Leslea Newman

Sparkle Boy by Leslea Newman

Grief

Beginnings and Endings with Lifetimes In Between by Bryan Mellonie and Robert Ingpen

Beginnings and Endings with Lifetimes In Between by Bryan Mellonie and Robert Ingpen

I’ll Always Love You by Hans Wilhelm

I’ll Always Love You by Hans Wilhelm

Daily Parenting Inspiration

I wanted to do a little intro. After 10 years of I wanted to do a little intro.

After 10 years of teaching Parent Effectiveness Training, I started teaching Leader Effectiveness Training. Why? Well… my kids are getting older, I was ready for something new, and with my background in sales training, it felt like a natural fit. It's the same model, just applied differently.

But there was another realization along the way: Parenting is leadership.

And sometimes leadership can feel a lot like parenting. Am I right? (HR - I'm looking at you! 😉)

Different setting. Same challenges. Big emotions, crossed wires, and conflicts that somehow take over everyone’s day.

That’s what led me to Leader Effectiveness Training. Because dynamic leaders aren’t born extroverts or big personalities, they’re skilled listeners, calm problem-solvers, and quiet conflict ninjas who help people actually work better together.

When people work well together, there's less friction, way more progress, and A LOT less drama. Doesn't that sound like a place you want to be?

I'm happy to announce my next online course, so your Friday can start off FUN. CUZ honestly, I'm pretty fun!

#leadershipclasses #leadereffectivenesstraining #hrproblems #communicationclasses #professionaldevelopment
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Day 8 of 12: Labels like “dramatic” or “know-it-al Day 8 of 12: Labels like “dramatic” or “know-it-all” can shut down a conversation instantly—even when they’re said casually. What labels have you seen quietly derail communication at work?

#communicationskills #SHRM #leadershipskills #Leadereffectivenesstrainin #professionaldevelopmentclasses
7/2- Even praise can miss the mark. Today’s roadb 7/2- Even praise can miss the mark.

Today’s roadblock—Praising & Agreeing—sounds positive, but vague approval can create pressure, doubt, or confusion instead of confidence. The fix is simple: Describe what you saw (or heard) and the impact it had on you and maybe even how impressed you were. Now people know exactly what it was they did well instead of a broad generalization, and that feels much better! 

**Bonus** it also gets you more of the same because now they know exactly what to do again. No guesswork.

#leadershipdevelopment #leadereffectivenesstraining #peopleskills #communicationskills #leadershipclasses
Here I go! My first class of the year! Maybe you a Here I go! My first class of the year! Maybe you are recovering from big changes, bracing for them, or just need a little communication pep in your step. I got you.

I can help you lead in a way people actually want to stay.

Too many workplaces are stuck in command‑and‑control mode — facts, logic, orders, and power. But real leadership is about connection, clarity, and collaboration — the skills that keep people engaged, satisfied, and committed.🔥

That’s exactly what Leader Effectiveness Training helps you do — talk less at people and more with them, solve conflict with confidence, and build a culture where people feel heard, trusted, and motivated to give their best. 

If you want communication that doesn’t just “get results” but creates a workplace people want to stay in, this is the kind of training that actually changes how you lead — no buzzwords, no ego, just real skills you use every day. Plus you can add some SHRM credits to your belt, if that's your jam.

Bonus that I run a SUPER FUN class! Of course, I do! Nobody wants boring.

🗓️February 6th – March 13th
🎉Six Fun-Filled Friday Mornings
⌚9:00 am – 12:00 pm PACIFIC TIME

#leadereffectivenesstraining #communicationskills #engineershave peopleskillstoo #professionaldevelopment #peopleskills #softskills
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Take it from me, take it with Meike, just take it. Take it from me, take it with Meike, just take it. It’ll spare you from at least half of your future face-palms.” 🤦‍♀️

#leadereffectivenesstraining #communicationclasses #leadershipclasses #collaborationtraining #workingtogethermakesusbetter
Day 4 of 12 - Leadership isn’t about having the fa Day 4 of 12 - Leadership isn’t about having the fastest solution. It’s about creating space for people to think.
Today’s roadblock shows how rushing to fix can quietly shut down communication instead of letting it flow. Do you catch yourself doing it? It's hard to stop, isn't it?!

#communicationclasses #leadershipclasses #leadereffectivenesstraining
#personaldevlopment #shrm
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