PIVOT: Empowering Yourself Today to Succeed in an Unpredictable Tomorrow (2021)
PIVOT: Empowering Students Today to Succeed in an Unpredictable Tomorrow (2020)
A particularly good book for educators including those involved with curriculum and the strategic planning of schools, and 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 | Virginia
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 true sense of accomplishment. Pivot has many practical uses for parents and educators with thoughtful insights on how to champion student success.
Paul Blanford | K-12 School Superintendent & District Administrator | Wisconsin
In a world that seems to be deeply divided, Ravi analyzes the continuum of cultural, social, and political changes that confront our beliefs and practices by compelling us to think deeply about empowering today's youth.
Stan Jones | Superintendent of Schools | Virginia
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 | Indiana
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 for educators to inspire them, as well as parents to encourage their kids.
Philip Levine | K-12 teacher & Parent | New York
As an educational leader, Pivot was very helpful as we build a system addressing the whole child with a focus on equity and cultural competence. As a parent, it encouraged me to foster curiosity and independence in my three daughters. As a fan of human achievement, Ravi’s story is fascinating at the least and inspiring at its best.
Bob Tess | School District Chief Finance & Business Officer | Wisconsin
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 | Virginia
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.
176 pages
ISBN: hardcover 978-1-7357441-1-7; e-book 978-1-7357441-0-0
Dancin’ with Hanson (Simon & Schuster, 1999)
Ravi, the guitarist for Hanson during their 1997 tour, recounts his experiences with the Hanson brothers and family as they travel together, rehearse and perform, and meet famous people. Highlights include Madison Square Garden with Aerosmith, Stadiums with U2, mishaps with Jacob Dylan, Saturday Night Live/President Clinton's Christmas Party debacle, and more.
96 pages, full-color paperback
ISBN: 978-0671035983
Articles in Trade & Consumer Publications (1998-2020)
Education Market Association, Essentials Magazine
- How Schools Should Pivot for a Post Coronavirus World (2020) - read
Education World Magazine, India
- Why Cultural Competence Should be on Every School's Agenda (2020)
Music and Sound Retailer: "Ravi On Record" - read
- Tribute to Greg Bennett, Greg Bennett Guitars
- Tribute to Mike Rabuazzo, CT. Music
- Mixed Emotions
- Rose Colored Glasses
- Taming of the Shrewd
- MI Sommelier
- The Hang
- Customer Service Makeover
- My Bottom Line
- An Industry in Harmony
- Guitars Galore
- An Army of Souls
- Tis the Season to be Jolly
- Taking it to the Streets
- Endorse This
- Pleasantly Surprised
- Musical Lifestyles
- Objects of Desire
- Act 2
- Act 1
- Tax-i
- Nammification
- Lasting Impressions
- Teaching Values
- What's My Line
- Home for the Holidays
- After School Employees
- Indy Industry
- Happy Anniversary
- Putting your business on the MAP
- Brand-Aid
- Paving Your Information Superhighway
- Come Together, Right Now
- Old MacDonald
- Let's Get Clinical
- Listen Up!
- PaRumPumPumPum
- Sex Sells
- A Little Romance
- School of Thought
- Dream Makers
Electronic Musician, Music Business Insider
- NARM
- Setting Up Your Music Business
- Recording and Releasing Music Independently
- Music Business Conferences
- Growing Your Studio Business
- Pounding The Virtual Pavement
- Demystifying Endorsement Deals
GetSigned.com
- How To Get the Ultimate Local Club Gig for Your Band!
- Renting vs. Carting Gear On The Road
- How to Get Lucrative Corporate Gigs for Your Band
- Landing High Profile Recording Sessions
- The Ultimate Club Gig
Fédération Française d'ULM, France
- Répétez
Midwest Flyer
- Pilot Hearing Protection
Musician
- From Home To Hanson (cover story)
On Stage
- Performance Enhancers
- Ace Your Showcase
Riff Journal
- Music Can Unite the World - read
Music and Sound Retailer: Features
- Music Lesson Roundtable (cover story)
- Customer Roundtable (cover story)
- Will Lee (artist profile)
- Keb Mo (artist profile)
- Muriel Anderson (artist profile)
- Ed Toth (artist profile)
- Walfredo Reyes Jr. (artist profile)