Reading List

Curated resources on facilitation, metaphor, and working with projective tools

Books

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The Leader Who is Hardly Known

by Steven Simpson, PhD

A collection of essays exploring the parallels between Taoist philosophy and experiential education, emphasizing modesty, moderation, and simplicity in leadership.

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Free at Last

by Daniel Greenberg

A seminal work on the Sudbury Valley School, detailing an alternative educational model rooted in freedom, individual responsibility, and democratic governance.

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The Sudbury Valley School Experience

by Mimsy Sadofsky and Daniel Greenberg

A collection of essays and articles providing an in-depth introduction to the Sudbury model, focusing on children's natural learning processes and democratic life.

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Making Questions Work

by Dorothy Strachan

A practical guide for facilitators and coaches featuring over 1700 questions and frameworks to enhance inquiry skills and improve decision-making conversations.

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The School of Life

by Alain de Botton

A guide to emotional intelligence that draws from philosophy and psychology to help navigate relationship dilemmas, career paths, and personal growth.

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Impro

by Keith Johnstone

A foundational text on improvisational theatre that explores status, spontaneity, and narrative skills to unlock the imagination and creative power.

Articles