Dr. Carla Sparks

Wife, mother, GRANDMOTHER. Faculty Lead of Educational Leadership at National Louis University. Believer.

[Dr. Carla Sparks @CarlaLSparks]

Today, Sarah and I are celebrating two things: today is the third anniversary of the book release of Be the Manatee: Affirming Advice for Your Leadership Journey...and TODAY we are dropping the Audiobook version of Be the Manatee. It is on Audible and Apple Books. On Amazon.

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Check out the first two episodes of Education Influencers! https://t.co/Jdb5WFfMoF

[Dr. Carla Sparks @CarlaLSparks]

The teaching and leading skills I gained from being a grad student at National Louis University changed my career trajectory! Are you thinking of moving your career forward? Message me for more information.

[Dr. Carla Sparks @CarlaLSparks]

@NationalLouisU National Louis University is gaining national recognition as an innovative leader in accessible, career-ready, and community-focused higher education.

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NLU was ranked as the #4 College nationally for driving Social Mobility for students, #18 nationally for what we do for our country, and #2 Best Bang for Your Buck in the Midwest by The Washington Monthly! https://t.co/5m9c2VTuH4

#highereducation #innovation #equityineducation

[Dr. Carla Sparks @CarlaLSparks]

Look what arrived today! For all who prefer to hold a book in your hand, Be the Manatee is available NOW in paperback on Amazon. For those who pre-ordered the e-book version, it should arrive on or before Wednesday, August 31. Thank you all who helped make our book a best seller!

[Dr. Carla Sparks @CarlaLSparks]

#thankyou I am sending a HUGE thank you to everyone who encouraged Sarah and me during our pre-sale campaign and for your support yesterday with our pre-sale launch of Be the Manatee. Because of you, our book made the Amazon Best Seller list as a #1 best-selling book.

[Dr. Carla Sparks @CarlaLSparks]

@CarrollwoodElem How can we find out who our teachers are?

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@MichaelBobo74 @TLukas_Learning Thanks so much, Bobo! I appreciate your enthusiastic support!

[Dr. Carla Sparks @CarlaLSparks]

TODAY IS THE DAY! Pre-order the ebook version of Be the Manatee for the special pre-order price of $0.99 today only, August 5, 2022. Here is how to order:
1. Super important - use a browser and not an app to order
2. Follow this link: https://t.co/LVlCblv5vW
3. Purchase the ebook

[Dr. Carla Sparks @CarlaLSparks]

I cannot believe that pre-order is TOMORROW!!
Remember:
1) Friday, Aug. 5, is the only day you can buy the ebook version of our book for $0.99!
2) No Kindle? Multiple apps will accommodate the ebook.
3)After purchase, the ebook version will be available to you in a few weeks.

[Dr. Carla Sparks @CarlaLSparks]

Just two days away from pre-order! This is a big day for Sarah and me because depending on our sales on August 5, we may become Amazon Best Sellers!! It’s a one-day opportunity and we are so excited about it!
#leadership #leader #leadershipdevelopment #newbook #bethemanatee

[Dr. Carla Sparks @CarlaLSparks]

Sometimes we go through periods when we wonder what we are contributing to the greater good. We wonder how we got to that place of feeling like we are hibernating. I had such an experience and I shared it in "The Groundhog" chapter of Be the Manatee. #bethemanatee #leadership

[Dr. Carla Sparks @CarlaLSparks]

We are within days of the pre-order sale. Here are details:
1) Friday is the only day you can buy the e-book version for $0.99!
2) No Kindle? No problem! Multiple apps will work.
3) Friday's sales determine if we are Amazon Best Sellers. #leadership #leader #leadershipdevelopment

[Dr. Carla Sparks @CarlaLSparks]

"There are a lot of moving parts in leading an organization, and sometimes, we have to slow down and wait for other parts of the machine to get their work done, so then we can move forward." #bethemanatee #newbook #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #mentalhealth #teamwork

[Dr. Carla Sparks @CarlaLSparks]

"It is helpful to understand the leadership style and the personality of those who lead you, those you lead, and of yourself." ~ From The Wolf chapter of Be the Manatee. #bethemanatee #newbook #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #mentalhealth #teamwork #teambuilding

[Dr. Carla Sparks @CarlaLSparks]

We are just one week away from our launch date, and I cannot wait! Thank you to all the encouragers out there. Your comments and reactions have meant the world to me!! #bethemanatee #leadershipbook #leadershipadvice #businessleadership

[Dr. Carla Sparks @CarlaLSparks]

I just love the metamorphosis of a butterfly. It is fascinating to young and old. Thinking about my own metamorphosis as a leader has been enlightening. #businessleadership #bethemanatee #educationalleadership #leadershipbook #leadershipadvice

[Dr. Carla Sparks @CarlaLSparks]

Today I was feeling like The Elephant, The Honeybee, and also The Butterfly. I look forward to sharing these stories with you in Be the Manatee. #bethemanatee #leadershipbook #leadershipadvice #businessleadership #educationalleadership

[Dr. Carla Sparks @CarlaLSparks]

Sarah and I want to thank Dr. Rosita C. Riley, Dr. Stefanie Cedar Shames, Dr. Lorrie B. Butler, and Dr. Bradley K. Fuller for all your support during these last months of preparing our book, Be the Manatee, for publication. Your endorsements mean the world to us! #BeTheManatee