Anna shares her philosophy on social-emotional learning (SEL) for adults and its impact on leadership including self-awareness and self-regulation.

Gretchen talks about leadership by default versus intention and how leadership starts with strong partnerships.

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Diane shares her philosophy of “leadership with everyone, every day, all day” and the challenges to leadership such as second-guessing our decisions.

Ashley shares how the toxic stories we tell ourselves impacts our thoughts about leadership and who can be a leader.

Jennifer shares her belief that leadership entails mindset more than mechanism, plus her thoughts about leadership as cultivating curiosity and a sense of wonder.

Kolby shares her thoughts on how a strong vision can take away the fear of being a leader and also empowering those around us to believe they are totally capable.

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Patty talks about the impact of being grounded or not grounded in our values as a leader and shares her framework which incorporates “beingness, doingness, connectedness and reflection.

Tim shares his thoughts on authentic leadership, using your voice, and inspiration versus cloning.

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Trista talks about seeing the whole person not just the role and leadership being the act of loving ourselves enough to know that we're worthy.

Jim Roussin talks about psychological safety and how we as leaders can set up a culture of shared vulnerability including the willingness to take risks and challenge the status quo. He also shares strategies for helping staff reframe differences as invitations to “explore their own beliefs” with the goal of being solution-focused.

A deeper dive into how psychological safety is essential to innovation, problem resolution, managing differences, and introducing bold ideas.

Debbi Sluys focuses on using vision boards as a strategy for developing positive workplaces. She emphasizes the science behind vision boards and how they can be used to help staff get connected and supportive.

A deeper dive into how vision boards can be used as a fun strategy for setting direction at both the classroom and program level.

Cassandra O’Neill shares her definition of collective leadership and how it can help leaders reduce common conflicts in the classroom. She also talks about using agreements to build communication and accountability among team members.

A deeper dive into how the proactive strategy of visioning can help you reduce stress and conflict.

Kathy Bentley talks about her work as a coach and consultant. She describes characteristics of high functioning teams; types of administrative support needed to strengthen and maintain strong teams as well as tips and strategies for consultants when working directly with teaching teams and/or administrators.

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A deeper dive into characteristics of highly effective teams.

Karen De La Paz talks about her work as a coach supporting teaching teams. She shares tips and strategies for helping teaching teams validate each other’s strengths, acknowledging their weaknesses, and walking teams through conversations regarding roles and responsibilities.

A continuation of digging deeper into characteristics of highly effective teams.

Melinda Gillinger shares characteristics of seamless co teaching along with the dynamics of different inclusion configurations, as well as strategies and tips for empowering co-teachers, itinerants, etc. She also shares strategies for leveraging each team member’s strengths, holding each other accountable, and tips for avoiding potential roadblocks.

A deeper dive into defining the term “front-loading” and how it’s used as an integral part of the team agreement process.

Fiona Stewart shares the connection between collaborative leadership, shared goals and systems building at the classroom and program level. She also talks about reframing conflict as “opportunities for change” while giving strategies for empowering staff using conflict resolution processes.

A deeper dive into how the team agreement process has embedded strategies for reframing the conflict as an opportunity to gain clarity.

Molly Corbin talks about forgiveness in the workplace. She defines the term, talks about the benefits, and shares strategies and tips for helping staff resolve anger, resentment and frustrations.

A deeper dive into Molly Corbin’s strategies for moving past anger resentment and frustration.

Cindy Bishop talks about her experiences as a current teacher in the field. She shares her struggles and triumphs in terms of the challenges surrounding co-teaching and her role as a teacher, as well as the role of the administrator in supporting teams.

Digging deeper into a real-life example of stepping out of the drama triangle using with courageous conversations.

A deeper dive into Susan MacDonald’s strategies for moving from negative conversations and complaints to affirmative questions with a solution focus.

Jeff Harry explains the concept and benefits of “positive psychology play”. He shares strategies for creating safe spaces, so people are comfortable enough to open up while giving tips for using play to address difficult conversations in the workplace.

A deeper dive into using fun and play as strategies for connecting and reconnecting with colleagues.

Mary Jo Huff shares her perspective on storytelling as a means for connecting with others. She also gives tips for reducing disagreements through reducing competition in the workplace, adding in more humor and fun, all while giving people permission to be silly and their authentic selves.

A deeper dive into how stories can be used to strengthen relationships.