{"product_id":"lead-anyway-karissa-thomas-9781968277017","title":"Lead Anyway: Teaching Through the Fog When the System Stops Seeing You","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eLead Anyway: Teaching Through the Fog When the System Stops Seeing You\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy Dr. Karissa Thomas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou entered education to make a difference-yet now the system feels heavier than ever. Endless paperwork, shrinking resources, and a culture of sacrifice have left too many educators exhausted, invisible, and questioning their purpose. Recognition rarely comes. Change feels slow. But you're still here, showing up for students.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLead Anyway\u003c\/strong\u003e is the powerful, timely guide for teachers, school leaders, and changemakers who feel overlooked but remain determined to protect their purpose. Award-winning author and global strategist Dr. Karissa Thomas draws from the \u003cstrong\u003eMosaic Intelligence Method(TM)\u003c\/strong\u003e-emotional integrity, cultural flexibility, and identity agility-to help educators reclaim their emotional strength, rebuild confidence, and lead from within.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn This Book, You'll Learn How to: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead with emotional strength\u003c\/strong\u003e in draining, high-pressure environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestore confidence\u003c\/strong\u003e when your work feels unseen or unappreciated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel resilience and steadiness\u003c\/strong\u003e for your team and students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablish healthy boundaries\u003c\/strong\u003e without sacrificing compassion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNavigate systemic dysfunction\u003c\/strong\u003e while protecting your identity and purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Matters Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeachers re-engaging silent classrooms. Professors holding space for first-generation students. Principals supporting staff through burnout. These real-world stories show how you can apply the same principles in your own context. Leadership isn't about perfection or titles-it's about presence, wholeness, and the quiet courage to stay human under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a classroom teacher, an assistant principal juggling multiple demands, or a school leader supporting teams on the brink of burnout, \u003cstrong\u003eLead Anyway\u003c\/strong\u003e offers tools, language, and encouragement to help you stand strong when the system falls short.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeachers seeking career resilience and emotional clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssistant principals, deans, and school leaders facing burnout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducators who feel invisible within the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadership development for women, underrepresented staff, and emerging leaders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMentors and leadership coaches working with school-based teams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Next Step\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is more than a leadership book. It is a declaration: \u003c\/p\u003eYou are not invisible. You do not need permission. You can lead anyway.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Karissa Thomas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1968277013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781968277017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mosaic Intelligence Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 226\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d","brand":"Karissa Thomas","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48440577523967,"sku":"9781968277017","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d2941b41-2ba1-4c84-9342-a19ec30c4e16.jpg?v=1777183372","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lead-anyway-karissa-thomas-9781968277017","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}