PIVOT: Empowering Students Today to Succeed in an Unpredictable Tomorrow (Educators & Parents)

by Ravi Hutheesing

Overview

Education is more than just going to school

How can educators empower students to stay relevant in an ever-changing world? As globalization and artificial intelligence dramatically change the future of work, preparing students for a life defined more by who they are than by what they do is the most important benchmark of a modern education.

Pivot is an inspiring journey of self-discovery that reveals an insightful framework for creating self-directed, lifelong learners who can ... pivot.

Born into one of the world's most politically influential families, Ravi Hutheesing rejected the obvious choices presented to him, and instead, took ownership of his education. He propelled himself to the stage at Madison Square Garden as the guitarist of a world-famous band, to the skies as aviation's go-to spokesperson for recruiting student pilots, to the complex geopolitical landscapes of Iraq and Russia as a cultural diplomat on behalf of the US Department of State, and now to schools and conferences worldwide as a dynamic keynote speaker leading discussions on reimagining education.

Ravi uncovers ways that traditional schooling, real-world experiences, mentorships, and the arts will equip students with the skills they need to thrive in an unpredictable future. With actionable takeaways at the end of every chapter, Pivot reveals how school administrators, teachers, counselors, parents, and students can maximize their roles ... because educating the "whole child" is about much more than just going to school.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781735744100
Publisher:	Ravi Unites, Inc.
Publication date:	11/10/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Ravi is an international keynote speaker who empowers education and business leaders to pivot for success in multi-cultural and multigenerational environments. Born into a lineage of prime ministers and raised by a family of Wall Street bankers, his journey as a rock star, aviator, and cultural diplomat for the US Dept. of State is an inspiring example of how to stay relevant while positively impacting the world. The first American-born member of the family that created and governed the world's largest democracy for over 40 years, Ravi is the grand-nephew of Jawaharlal Nehru (India's first prime minister) and the cousin of prime ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi. He became an artist-entrepreneur before graduating high school, but Ravi's worldwide visibility skyrocketed in 1997 as the guitarist for triple Grammy nominee, Hanson. Their massive millennial fanbase catapulted them to the White House, Madison Square Garden, Saturday Night Live, and more. He continued performing and began giving artist-entrepreneurship keynotes sponsored by the music products industry. In 2008, Ravi became a pilot and aviation manufacturers sponsored his keynotes on millennials to help reverse the shrinking pilot population. In 2015, the US Dept. of State began sponsoring his keynotes and cultural programs in Russia, Indonesia, Iraq, and Lebanon. He also founded Ravi Unites Schools--a large network of international K-12 schools whose classes participate in peer-to-peer real-time audio-video interactions hosted by Ravi. He believes that these opportunities create a path to world peace. While Ravi has been speaking at conferences, businesses, and educational institutions since 1999, it became his primary focus in 2015. Having already published a memoir and hundreds of magazine articles, the global pandemic of 2020 created the space for Ravi to complete his highly anticipated book, PIVOT: Empowering Students Today to Succeed in an Unpredictable Tomorrow.

Table of Contents

What people are saying about Pivot ix

Foreword, by Terry Spradlin xi

Dedication xiii

Preface xv

Epigraph xvii

1. Predictably Unpredictable 1

2. World Peace is Possible if We Make it Profitable™ 11

3. Life is Like a Game of Cards 29

4. Don't Chase Success; Pursue Excellence 45

5. The Harvard Business School of Rock & Roll 57

6. What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger 71

7. When Privilege & Poverty Unite 91

8. Becoming a Global Citizen 113

9. Uniting the World Through Music 125

10. Owning One's Education 137

Appendix A: Selected Quotes from Text 149

Appendix B: Additional Resources 153

Acknowledgments 155

About the Author 157

Editorial Reviews

"A journey of self-discovery, noting the need for cultivating and developing one's strengths, social responsibility, communication skills, and desire for lifelong learning. Ravi's Pivot makes for a compelling read with tips for fostering these strengths in youth today."

- Mary Beth Pelosky, K-12 Principal & Global Ed. Specialist

"A book for parents, students, and educators that also works as a high school and college resource. Students will love the stories that connect music with positive change. Pivot is a fast and easy read to inspire educators and help parents positively encourage their kids."

- Philip Levine, K-12 teacher & Parent

"Author Ravi Hutheesing has written a timely, essential book, Pivot, that emphasizes 'cultural competence is the pathway to equity, equity is the pathway to equality, and equality is the pathway to world peace.'"

- Terry Spradlin, School Boards Association Executive Director

"We don't offer children enough opportunities to explore, experience, struggle, and fail-a natural process of learning that helps develop curiosity, self-confidence, grit, and a sense of accomplishment. Pivot has many practical uses for parents and educators, and also thoughtful insights on how to champion student success."

- Paul Blanford, K-12 School Superintendent

"A particularly good book for educators, including those involved with curriculum and strategic planning of schools. I would also like my own children to read it. It's a good example of what a successful life in 2020 looks like-today's world is rarely picking one profession and sticking with it for life."

- Robert Moje, Educational Planner & Architect

"As a K-12 educational leader, I found Pivot very helpful as we continue to build a system that addresses the whole child with a focus on equity and cultural competence. As a parent, I found Pivot a worthwhile read to further encourage me to foster curiosity and independence in my three daughters. As a fan of human achievement and nimble pursuit of dreams, Ravi's personal story is fascinating at the least and inspiring at its best." - Bob Tess, School District Chief Finance & Business Services Officer

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