Encourage Feedback and Build Consensus: Use the Fist to Five Protocol to Guide Decisions
Building consensus as a school leader is crucial for fostering collaboration, trust, and shared ownership of decisions and direction. By involving sta…
Component: Step 1: Establish Foundations
Establish a shared understanding and purpose, a why, and a collective identity. Create momentum and accountability for the school’s purpose that is shared by all. This allows school leaders to look at systems and structures through the lens of what we are trying to accomplish for all students, and tap into the collective wisdom and energy of the entire school community.
Creating Shared Approaches: Tuning Protocol for Building Consensus
It is critical for school leaders to understand the importance of consensus building within school communities, process feedback, and effectively com…
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…
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…