Who Moved My Cheese? – Spencer Johnson

Written By Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Subtitle: A simple parable about navigating change.

Quick Facts

  • Author: Spencer Johnson

  • Category: Workplace Culture & Change

  • Why Read It: Short story that teaches resilience, adaptability, and courage during change.

What It’s About
Through a simple fable of mice searching for cheese, Johnson shows how people can adapt (or resist) when change comes — and why flexibility leads to growth.

Why We Recommend It

  • Super fast, story-based read

  • Helps teams deal with workplace changes

  • Easy to share and discuss in groups

Excerpt from Who Moved My Cheese?
“What would you do if you weren’t afraid?”

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Pair it with: Dare to Lead | The Gifts of Imperfection

📖 The Energy Bus – Jon Gordon

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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