Future of Work: Staff Retention
Most likely, you've heard or read about how employees don't quit jobs, they quit bosses. One of the most fundamental aspects of leadership is hiring t…
Element: Collaborative Leadership
Decision-making practices are well-known, utilized, and involve consensus-building processes.
All community members, students, families, staff, and the wider community, contribute to crucial decisions.
Priority is given to students facing opportunity disparities in all schoolwide decisions.
The leadership team is a collection of key influencers within and throughout the school community.
Decision making includes students and families who are socially disadvantaged as well as those whose voices are typically not heard.
Future of Work: Leadership Language that Promotes Psychological Safety
Words matter. What we say and how we say it affects those around us in powerful ways. And while even with the best of intentions and practice, miscomm…
Future of Work: Inclusive Leadership “I Believe” Statements
Much of what guides and shapes a leader is what they themselves believe to be their role and function as a leader. But how many times have you actuall…
Future of Work: Great Leadership Qualities
Not all great leaders are the same or lead in the same way. Educational leaders, specifically, face many different responsibilities and challenges tha…
Future of Work: 6 Types of Courage for Inclusive Workplaces
The role of educator—and educational leader—takes heart. And courage. But did you know that courage isn't one-size-fits-all? Not only are there di…
Authentic Connection: Closing Questions
One of the best ways to create small, minimal invasive yet very powerful moments of human connections at work, are questions at the beginning of a mee…
Authentic Connection: Positive Endings Mindfulness Activity
Taking a few minutes at the end of your meeting to come back to your breath or to practice some gratitude is a valuable use of time. This is going to …
Authentic Connection: Positive Endings Shoutouts Activity
There are many ways that you can end a meeting on a positive note, shoutouts are just one. Shoutouts show your employees their work and efforts are bo…
Authentic Connection: 10 Things in Common Opener Activity
This introductory icebreaker is an extremely effective way of encouraging cohesion and building solid inter-departmental relationships, leading to a h…
Authentic Connection: Guess Who Opener Activity
While this activity functions as an icebreaker, it's best for deeper team-building for established teams. This is a classic team-building exercise for…