212°: The Extra Degree – Sam Parker & Mac Anderson

Written By Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Subtitle: One extra degree makes all the difference.

Quick Facts

  • Author(s): Sam Parker & Mac Anderson

  • Category: Motivation & Success

  • Why Read It: Short, visual, and powerful — perfect for a quick dose of inspiration.

What It’s About
This book uses the metaphor of water boiling at 212° to show how one extra degree of effort can create extraordinary results in work and life.

Why We Recommend It

  • Very short but deeply impactful

  • Perfect as a gift or team-building resource

  • Reinforces the SILWELL-C focus on small actions that create calm, lasting impact

Excerpt from “212 Degree the Extra Degree”
“It’s that one extra degree of effort that often separates the good from the great.”

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Pair it with: Make Your Bed | Atomic Habits

Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Dr. Cynthia Skyers-Gordon, Ed.D. is the founder of SILWELL-C (Staff-Inspired Leadership for Wellness and Calm), a wellness initiative created to empower educators, leaders, and teams to thrive from within. With more than 33 years of experience in early childhood education, from assistant teacher to director to Education Coordinator, Dr. Skyers-Gordon understands the challenges and opportunities staff face each day.

SILWELL-C was born from her belief that true wellness in schools starts with the staff themselves. By providing calm leadership strategies, practical tools, affirmations, and inspiration, SILWELL-C equips educators and leaders to create supportive, balanced environments where both staff and children can flourish.

Through workshops, consultations, and creative resources, Dr. Skyers-Gordon combines her in-depth expertise with a passion for cultivating resilience, connection, and calm in every space. Whether it’s through her upcoming Wellness Toolkit, the JamBel Storybook, or the Free Wellness Hub, she continues to design practical ways for educators and leaders to sustain their own wellness while inspiring others.

At its core, SILWELL-C is more than a program; it’s a movement: a reminder that when staff lead with wellness, schools grow with strength, calm, and confidence.

https://www.silwellc.com
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