"You will build a truly successful career only if you manage your time effectively and plan your personal development properly." There are many books on time management and personal development but John Adair's experience of management development in the business, military and academic spheres adds a rare degree of insight, depth and context to his practical advice. This book encapsulates Adair's ideas on how to establish clear long-term goals and linking your daily action planning to their achievement. It provides you with the tools, techniques and framework needed for your continuing personal development. John Adair's books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies. You will find this book equally valuable, whether you are beginning your career in management or looking for an expert refresher course.

"This book is exactly what busy teachers need! I found so many tips and strategies to streamline all the busyness of planning, grading, collaborating, interacting with parents, engaging students, and even the layout of the classroom. What a joy to read!" Janel Meehan English Language Arts Teacher, Grades 6 and 7 San Diego Unified School District San Diego, CA Gain more productive time in each day! Real talk about managing time, reducing stress, and avoiding teacher burnout. Do you love teaching but feel overwhelmed by getting it all done? Effective time management skills transform teacher confidence and morale, energize and engage students, and improve the learning climate of a classroom-for both you and your students. Time management directly relates to classroom management, your personal sanity, and your overall quality of life inside and outside of the classroom. Time management experts Serena Pariser and Edward F. DeRoche are here to help you reduce stress and find more time in your day with short, practical time management strategies that can greatly improve your classroom learning environment and your mental health. Weaving wellness research with classroom-tested tips and tricks on everything from lesson planning to grading to meeting the needs of individual students, Real Talk About Time Management includes * 35 practical, teacher-proven strategies for saving time and setting personal boundaries * Stories and vignettes from educators about proactive time management adjustments that worked * Real anecdotes from new teachers about the challenges of time management * "Your Turn" questions after every strategy that invite personal reflection and strategic planning Students deserve teachers who are energized, optimistic, and in control of the daily grind while still having the energy and time to foster meaningful connections. Develop proactive habits for managing time and give your best self to your students.