Five to Rise: Unleashing the Abilities that Empower Educators - Softcover

Lavan, Ray

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798995901808

Publisher: Lion’s Pen Press, 2026

Synopsis

Everybody wants to eat. But who’s willing to hunt?

In Five to Rise, Dr. Ray Lavan challenges educators, administrators, and leaders to confront the real reason growth stalls: not a lack of passion, but a lack of capacity. Drawing from his experience as a teacher, principal, and district leader, Lavan introduces a practical framework built on five essential abilities that separate intention from impact.

Through real stories, hard truths, and actionable strategies, Five to Rise equips leaders to build consistency, develop trust, and lead teams that actually perform, not just participate.

In this book, you will learn how to:

• Strengthen your leadership through daily availability and reliability.
• Build a culture rooted in coachability and growth.
• Lead teams with clarity, trust, and shared ownership.
• Adapt when pressure hits, and plans fall apart.
• Close the gap between who you are and who you need to become.

Leadership is not reserved for the most talented — it belongs to those willing to rise.

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About the Author

Dr. Ray Lavan is an internationally sought-after educator, leadership strategist, and TEDx speaker known for helping educators unlock their highest levels of impact. As the creator of the Five to Rise leadership framework, Dr. Lavan challenges leaders to develop the abilities that drive meaningful growth, influence, and organizational success.With more than two decades of leadership experience in public education, Dr. Lavan has served as Assistant Principal, Associate Principal of Curriculum and Instruction, Principal, and Director of Fine Arts. His work focuses on leadership development, organizational culture, and the transformative power of the arts in education.Dr. Lavan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Instrumental Music Education from McNeese State University, a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Lamar University, and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Abilene Christian University. He has also completed executive programs in School Management and Leadership from Harvard University and Executive Leadership from Rice University. At his core, Dr. Lavan believes leadership is not about titles but about the daily disciplines that shape influence and impact. When he is not working with educators or speaking to audiences, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and is a life-long musician.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lion’s Pen Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798995901808
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 136