Virtual Book Studies
Each spring, TASA hosts a free virtual book study for TASA members. TASA’s virtual book studies are NOT videotaped to encourage authentic conversations among participants and protect their privacy.
2026 Spring Book Study: "Unreasonable Hospitality"
Will Guidara, keynote speaker at the 2026 TASA Midwinter Conference, is the bestselling author of Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect. In this powerful book, Guidara shares transformative lessons from his experience leading Eleven Madison Park to become the world’s No. 1 restaurant — not through perfection, but through unexpected generosity, personalized service, and a deep commitment to making people feel seen and valued. This spring, join TASA’s Jill Siler for a free, virtual book study open to all TASA members. All you need to join is a copy of the book!
What You’ll Learn
- Explore how the principles of unreasonable hospitality apply not only to restaurants, but to schools, leadership teams, and community culture.
- Learn how small, intentional acts of care can create extraordinary impact — and how we as leaders can turn everyday moments into meaningful experiences for our students, staff, and stakeholders.
Spring 2026 Book Study Dates
Save these dates and reserve your spot when registration opens in November 2025. All study sessions will be held 1:30-2:30 p.m.
- February 17: Chapters 1-4
- March 3: Chapters 5-8
- March 31: Chapters 9-12
- April 14: Chapters 13-16
- April 28: Chapters 17-20
Registration
Registration is FREE to TASA members and $25 per person (for the six-session series) for non-members.
How to Register
- Log in to the TASA Member Services Center (how-to information)
- Once logged in, click on this link to go directly to the registration page for this event or use the left navigation on your member profile to go to “Upcoming Events” and choose the event for which you would like to register.
- Select the person you would like to register and click on the “Register Now” button.
- Follow the prompts to complete checkout.
Sponsors
CPE Hours
Participants of a TASA Virtual Book Study may earn up to 6 hours of Continuing Professional Education credit.
Questions?
Maria Cruz
Coordinator,
Learning & Events
512.477.6361
Past Book Studies
2025 Spring Book Study: "Right Thing, Right Now"
Ryan Holiday is the author of the No. 1 New York Times bestseller, Right Thing, Right Now. In Right Thing, Right Now, Holiday draws on fascinating stories of historical figures such as Marcus Aurelius, Florence Nightingale, Jimmy Carter, Gandhi, and Frederick Douglass, whose examples of kindness, honesty, integrity, and loyalty we can emulate as pillars of upright living. TASA’s Jill Siler led this free, virtual book study for all TASA members in spring 2025. TASA’s virtual book studies are NOT videotaped to encourage authentic conversations among participants and protect their privacy. If you are interested in participating in the next book study, watch for details in TASA Daily next January.
2024 Spring Book Study: James Clear's Atomic Habits
James Clear is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits. The book has sold over 15 million copies worldwide, has been translated into more than 50 languages, and was the No. 1 bestselling book of 2021 on Amazon and No. 1 audiobook on Audible. TASA’s Jill Siler led this free, virtual book study for all TASA members in spring 2024. TASA’s virtual book studies are NOT videotaped to encourage authentic conversations among participants and protect their privacy. If you are interested in participating in the next book study, watch for details in TASA Daily next January.
2023 Spring Book Study: Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead
It has been said, “If not us, then who? If not now, then when?” Brave leadership is needed and it is needed now! Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. starts a conversation that ends in commitment to lead like you’ve never led before. TASA’s Jill Siler led this free, virtual book study for all TASA members in spring 2023. TASA’s virtual book studies are NOT videotaped to encourage authentic conversations among participants and protect their privacy. If you are interested in participating in the next book study, watch for details in TASA Daily next January.
2022 Spring Book Study: John C. Maxwell’s Leadershift
The past two years were extremely challenging for school and district leaders as we have had to be more adaptable than ever before. John C. Maxwell’s Leadershift: The 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace provides the blueprint for the kind of leadership needed to face today’s challenges and prepare ourselves for tomorrow. TASA’s Jill Siler led this free, virtual book study for all TASA members in spring 2022. TASA’s virtual book studies are NOT videotaped to encourage authentic conversations among participants and protect their privacy. If you are interested in participating in the next book study, watch for details in TASA Daily next January.