Good to the Core: Building Value with Values

Written By Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Author: John C. Blumberg

Subtitle:
The foundation of strong leadership begins with strong values

Quick Facts:

  • Category: Leadership / Personal Growth

  • Focus: Character, integrity, and values

  • Best for: Leaders, educators, and decision-makers

What It’s About:
This book explores how values shape our decisions, leadership style, and overall impact. It emphasizes the importance of building a strong internal foundation to lead effectively and authentically.

Why We Recommend It:
This aligns directly with SILWELL-C’s belief that leadership is lived, not assigned. When everything feels uncertain, your values become your anchor.

Get the Book:
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Pair It With:
👉 Heart of a Teacher to connect values with everyday impact

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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