Building a Culture of Collaboration

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...

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FRIDAY FOCUS - Are You Visualizing Your Norms?
April 30, 2026

FRIDAY FOCUS - Are You Visualizing Your Norms?

______________________ #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...
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Your School’s Success Hinges on Its Lead Team - Ep 85
April 29, 2026

Your School’s Success Hinges on Its Lead Team - Ep 85

Creating Focus for Collaborative Planning WITHOUT Micromanaging Your Teams. Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocus In this weeks podcast, Kur...
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Turning Elements into Impact: The Alchemy of Leadership with Tyler Comeau I Encore Episode - 84
April 27, 2026

Turning Elements into Impact: The Alchemy of Leadership with Tyler Comeau I Encore Episode - 84

Establishing a School-Wide Data and Evidence Plan Planning for the effective use of data. 👉 bit.ly/dataevidenceplan 5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data for Teams Access a FREE webinar 👉 bit.ly/5mistakesdata In this...
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Every Team Needs Norms
April 23, 2026

FRIDAY FOCUS - Every Team Needs Norms

Access the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide ______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a c...
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Is the Purpose of Your Meetings Actually Clear? - Ep 83
April 22, 2026

Is the Purpose of Your Meetings Actually Clear? - Ep 83

In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss why making the purpose of your meetings crystal clear within your organization. Want to ensure your team meetings are having optimal impact? It needs to start with why are we ...
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Leading Organizations That Attract and Retain Great Educators | Encore Episode - Ep 82
April 20, 2026

Leading Organizations That Attract and Retain Great Educators | Encore Episode - Ep 82

Access a workshop guide to help your teams craft effective goals to guide their collaborative work - https://bit.ly/jlgoals Access the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide ...
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Make Your Actions Explicit
April 16, 2026

FRIDAY FOCUS - Make Your Actions Explicit

______________________ #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...
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Great Leaders Don’t Wing It—They Systemize - Ep 81
April 15, 2026

Great Leaders Don’t Wing It—They Systemize - Ep 81

In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna reflect on a trip to Disneyland which prompted their thinking about the importance of systems in any organization. Effective organizations need clearly documented systems for ongoing f...
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Lead from the Balcony: Gaining Perspective for Better Team Leadership - Encore Episode - Ep 80
April 14, 2026

Lead from the Balcony: Gaining Perspective for Better Team Leadership - Encore Episode - Ep 80

Creating Focus for Collaborative Planning WITHOUT Micromanaging Your Teams. Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocus Locus of Control workshop ...
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Creating Systems to Follow-up on Actions
April 9, 2026

FRIDAY FOCUS - Creating Systems to Follow-up on Actions

______________________ #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...
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Fun Ways to Reinforce Team Norms - Ep 79
April 8, 2026

Fun Ways to Reinforce Team Norms - Ep 79

In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna share some ideas to consider when wanting to bring some fun to your team norms. Many of the ideas shared are about ensuring high impact collaboration, while allowing opportunities for...
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Courage as a Pre-Requisite: Empowerment & Collaboration in Middle Schools with Katie Powell - Ep 78
April 6, 2026

Courage as a Pre-Requisite: Empowerment & Collaboration in Middle Schools with Katie Powell - Ep 78

Access a workshop guide to help your teams craft effective goals to guide their collaborative work - https://bit.ly/jlgoals Access the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide ...
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Why Critical Mass is More Important Than Buy-In
April 2, 2026

FRIDAY FOCUS - Why Critical Mass is More Important Than 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...
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Beyond the Poster: Making Team Norms Real - Ep 77
April 1, 2026

Beyond the Poster: Making Team Norms Real - Ep 77

Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna share the value of unpacking norms to determine the why, what they look like in practice ...
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Surviving to Thriving: Building Long-Term Collaborative Cultures with Andrew Marotta - Ep 76
March 30, 2026

Surviving to Thriving: Building Long-Term Collaborative Cultures with Andrew Marotta - Ep 76

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 Access the FREE Guide for...
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Priming the Team for Discussion
March 26, 2026

FRIDAY FOCUS - Priming the Team for Discussion

______________________ #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...
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Make Growth Visible: Displaying Progress to Build Momentum - Ep 75
March 25, 2026

Make Growth Visible: Displaying Progress to Build Momentum - Ep 75

Kurtis and Lorna explore the impact of creating a visual representation of growth that is visible throughout the school community. Connected Resources: Blog - Examining Collaborative Team Meetings - Establishing a Collaborati...
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The Leading Reason Teachers Burnout (and how Collaboration Fixes It) with Rae Hughart - Ep 74
March 23, 2026

The Leading Reason Teachers Burnout (and how Collaboration Fixes It) with Rae Hughart - Ep 74

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 Creating Focus for Collaborative Planning WITHOUT Mi...
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FRIDAY FOCUS - Make Teams Accountable to Each Other!
March 19, 2026

FRIDAY FOCUS - Make Teams Accountable to Each Other!

______________________ #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...
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Intentional Spaces: Setting the Room for Stronger Meetings - Ep 73
March 18, 2026

Intentional Spaces: Setting the Room for Stronger Meetings - Ep 73

Kurtis and Lorna explore considerations for the physical arrangement of team meeting spaces. Connected Resources: Blog - The Crucial Role of Physical Design in Team Engagement - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog...
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Building Vibrant Teams: The Power of Personal Communication Styles with Crystal Atkinson - Ep 72
March 16, 2026

Building Vibrant Teams: The Power of Personal Communication Styles with Crystal Atkinson - Ep 72

Wondering which leadership books help build strong, collaborative teams? We’ve got you covered! Download the list! - https://bit.ly/102reads Looking to design a space for adult collaboration? Access this FREE guide, which i...
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