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Invest in excellence consistently—for your students each day, for colleagues through every stage of your career, and for your own personal and professional journey for a lifetime. Jimmy Casas, a seasoned educator and bestselling author of Culturize, firmly believes that by shifting away from cultures rooted in blame, compliance, and fear, educators can promote school communities driven by investment—investment in their students, investment in colleagues, and most importantly, investment in themselves. In his book, Live Your Excellence, Casas offers uplifting insights, powerful stories, and practical strategies designed to confront and overcome the challenges educators face within today’s often difficult school cultures.

Through his engaging narrative, Jimmy Casas inspires educators at all levels and in all roles to adopt a purposeful, investment-based mindset. He addresses topics such as collaborative leadership practices, supporting challenging students, and overcoming personal feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy. His wisdom in navigating the complexities of education makes this book an essential resource for educators seeking not only to rediscover their personal excellence but also to positively influence those around them.

Praise for Live Your Excellence:

“What steps can you take toward achieving genuine excellence as an educator—and then inspire that excellence within your students and staff every single day? With genuine authenticity and powerful insight, Jimmy Casas delivers compelling answers to this critical question.”
—Manny Scott, Original Freedom Writer, author, speaker

“This book is truly a gift to any educator eager to elevate their school toward greatness.”
—Dr. Jody Carrington, Author, speaker, positive change advocate

“What sets this outstanding book apart isn’t just thoughtful ideas and effective strategies—it’s also the memorable stories. Some of these stories will touch your heart deeply, some will reshape your perspective, and all of them will inspire you to live your fullest life and help others reach their potential.”
—Jim Knight, Senior Partner, Instructional Coaching Group