Building a Culture of Collaboration
We all understand the positive impact and drive that comes from being part of an effective team. When teams are less than effective, lack of productivity, frustration, and disengagement take over. Intentional and purposeful focus on building a culture of collaboration is the secret for leaders str...
Recent Episodes
Jan. 26, 2026
Student Voice, Discourse, and Collaboration in Schools with Lindsay Lyons - Ep 63
Looking to design a space for adult collaboration? Access this FREE guide, which includes a checklist to reference when creating your space - https://bit.ly/spacechecklist In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaborati...
Jan. 23, 2026
A Tale of Two Schools: Why Caring Teachers Fail Without a Collaborative Response
The Emotional Truth of School Leadership: Why 'Caring' is Not Enough To every principal, teacher, and district leader who has ever felt overwhelmed: This video is for you. We take you inside two very different schools: Castaw...
Jan. 22, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS - Your Meetings NEED This Role!
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and susta...
Jan. 19, 2026
Joy Is a Discipline: How to Lead Schools with Trust, Clarity, and Collaboration with Dan Cox - Ep 62
Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration , Kurtis and Lorna are joined by Dan Cox — former superintendent, enduranc...
Jan. 15, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS - Stop Striving for Buy-In
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and susta...
Jan. 12, 2026
Community Collaboration to Ensure Success for Students, Families and Staff w/ Shana Roberts - Ep 61
Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocus In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Shana Roberts, ...
Jan. 8, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS - Put the Purpose on the Agenda
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and susta...
Jan. 5, 2026
Learning to Work Together: Building Trust Through Collaboration with Dr. Ryan Read - Ep 60
Access the FREE Transform Your Team Meetings guide, including a meeting agenda template to copy and begin using today - https://bit.ly/5planningteams In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, hosts Kurtis and Lo...
Jan. 1, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS - Onboarding with Intentionality: 3 Questions We Need to be Asking
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and susta...
Dec. 29, 2025
How to Lead Instructional Change Through Collaboration with Chad Ostrowski - Ep 59
Did you know EVERY school needs four layers of teams to not only respond to the needs of students but build instructional capacity with intentionality and focus? Learn more in a FREE webinar at https://bit.ly/layeringteams I...
Dec. 25, 2025
FRIDAY FOCUS - Messiness Brings Meaning
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and susta...
Dec. 22, 2025
Why Collaboration Is the Hardest—and Most Important—Thing For a Leader w/ Bethany Rees - Ep 58
Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocus In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Bethany Rees, a...
Dec. 18, 2025
FRIDAY FOCUS - The All-in-One Meeting Tool
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and susta...
Dec. 15, 2025
School Leadership & Collaboration: How Principals Make Better Decisions w/ Tyler Comeau - Ep 57
Looking to learn more and get started with a powerful meeting structure that will transform your school’s MTSS efforts? Access the Collaborative Team Meeting Starter Kit at https://bit.ly/ctmstarter How do school leaders mak...
Dec. 11, 2025
FRIDAY FOCUS - A Simple Swap That Boosts Participation
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and susta...
Dec. 8, 2025
How Creativity Transforms Collaboration in Early Learning with Faigie Kobre - Ep 56
Access a workshop guide to help your team unpack their norms and help them have a greater impact on your collaborative efforts - https://bit.ly/jlnorms In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined ...
Dec. 4, 2025
FRIDAY FOCUS - Simple Prompts That Encourage Collaboration
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems #fridayfocus Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative...
Dec. 1, 2025
How Strong Relationships Build Strong Teams: Leadership Lessons with Teach Better’s Jeff Gargas - Ep 55
Plan to join Jeff and Kurtis for FREE at the EDUpreneur Launch Summit - December 6, 2025 - https://www.edupreneurcommunity.com/edupreneursummit-jigsaw In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, we sit down with J...
Nov. 27, 2025
FRIDAY FOCUS - Stop Waiting to Get Started
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Art...
Nov. 24, 2025
The Authentic Edge: Leading Without Losing Yourself with Dominic George - Ep 54
Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dominic George, a leadership strategist, e...
Nov. 20, 2025
FRIDAY FOCUS - Don't Rush the Genius
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Art...
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