Episodes

Why a Lead Team Matters for Leading Change
Nov. 16, 2024

Why a Lead Team Matters for Leading Change

Access the Introducing Collaborative Response guide for leaders for FREE - https://bit.ly/top10-cr In Episode 22, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the impact of a lead team at the school level and the potential for growth through imp...
Engaging External Team Members to Support Diverse Needs of Students with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan
Nov. 2, 2024

Engaging External Team Members to Support Diverse Needs of Students with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan

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The Three Fundamental Elements for High Performing Teams with David Burkus
Oct. 19, 2024

The Three Fundamental Elements for High Performing Teams with David Burkus

Check out the FREE leadership guide Five Planning Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings - https://bit.ly/5planningteams In episode 20 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by David Burkus, a former...
Why the Principal Matters When It Comes to Building High Impact Teams with William D Parker
Oct. 5, 2024

Why the Principal Matters When It Comes to Building High Impact Teams with William D Parker

Check out the FREE webinar 10 Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteams In episode 19 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis has the opportunity to connect with Will Parker, founde...
Building a Collaborative Culture for Literacy Success with Mark Onuscheck and Jeanne Spiller
Sept. 21, 2024

Building a Collaborative Culture for Literacy Success with Mark Onuscheck and Jeanne Spiller

This episode is part of the 2024 “National Literacy Month with RIF” campaign, a partnership between the BE Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental . In episode 18 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis ar...
Summer Replay #1 Leading with Intentionality and Human Interconnectedness with Peter DeWitt & Michael Nelson - Ep 13
Sept. 7, 2024

Summer Replay #1 Leading with Intentionality and Human Interconnectedness with Peter DeWitt & Michael Nelson - Ep 13

Access the FREE PDF article Five Planning Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings - https://bit.ly/5planningteams In this replay, episode 13 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Peter DeWitt and ...
Summer Replay #2 Stop Chairing Your Team Meetings - Focus on Facilitation - Ep 5
Aug. 24, 2024

Summer Replay #2 Stop Chairing Your Team Meetings - Focus on Facilitation - Ep 5

In this replay, episode 5 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson debunk the idea of chairing team meetings, focusing on an essential mindshift towards facilitating that has a tremendous impact on coll...
Summer Replay #3 Collaboration - It’s Really All About Me with Grayson James - Ep 8
Aug. 10, 2024

Summer Replay #3 Collaboration - It’s Really All About Me with Grayson James - Ep 8

In this replay, episode 8 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, we interview Grayson James. Grayson has been coaching executives, boards and senior management teams improve their collaborative business performance for over ...
Summer Replay #4 Start Your Meeting... By Walking Away! Exploring a Walk and Talk Strategy - Ep 1
July 27, 2024

Summer Replay #4 Start Your Meeting... By Walking Away! Exploring a Walk and Talk Strategy - Ep 1

In this replay, our first ever episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis Hewson shares a “Walk and Talk” strategy, as well as sample question cards described in the video - https://docs.google.com/document/d/14a2...
Summer Replay #5 Clarity, Focus and Predictability: Why the Design of your Team Meeting Agenda Matters! - Ep 7
July 13, 2024

Summer Replay #5 Clarity, Focus and Predictability: Why the Design of your Team Meeting Agenda Matters! - Ep 7

In this replay, episode 7 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson dive into why an intentionally designed agenda and notes document for your team meetings is critical. They share ten considerations fo...
Connecting With Your Elements When Leading Collaborative Cultures with Tyler Comeau - Ep 17
June 29, 2024

Connecting With Your Elements When Leading Collaborative Cultures with Tyler Comeau - Ep 17

Check out the FREE leader’s guide Five Planning Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings - https://bit.ly/5planningteams In episode 17 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis connects with the Tyler Comeau, an Al...
How to Become a Leader That Empowers the Team with Chris Smeaton - Ep 16
June 1, 2024

How to Become a Leader That Empowers the Team with Chris Smeaton - Ep 16

Download the FREE leader’s guide to team norms, as referenced in this episode - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide In episode 16 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by former Superintendent Chris Smeaton. Chris...
Creating Organizations That Attract and Retain with Danny Bauer - Ep 15
May 4, 2024

Creating Organizations That Attract and Retain with Danny Bauer - Ep 15

FREE Webinar, 10 Considerations To Transform Your Team Meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteams Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro In episode 15 of Buildin...
Understanding the Impact of the Implementation Dip When Leading Organizational Change - Ep 14
April 6, 2024

Understanding the Impact of the Implementation Dip When Leading Organizational Change - Ep 14

Check out the FREE webinar mentioned in this podcast - 10 Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteams In episode 14 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis reflect on the ph...
Leading with Intentionality and Human Interconnectedness with Peter DeWitt & Michael Nelson - Ep 13
March 9, 2024

Leading with Intentionality and Human Interconnectedness with Peter DeWitt & Michael Nelson - Ep 13

Access the FREE PDF article Five Planning Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings - https://bit.ly/5planningteams In episode 13 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Peter DeWitt and Michael Nelso...
Perspective Is Key: Lead Your Team From The Balcony with Darrin Peppard - Ep 12
Feb. 10, 2024

Perspective Is Key: Lead Your Team From The Balcony with Darrin Peppard - Ep 12

Access the FREE webinar “5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data” - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata Access FREE Webinar “10 Considerations To Transform Your Team Meetings” https://bit.ly/top10-cr In episode 13 of Building a...
How Does Collaboration Positively Impact Your Organization's Well-Being - Ep 11
Jan. 13, 2024

How Does Collaboration Positively Impact Your Organization's Well-Being - Ep 11

In episode 11 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna uncover why enhancing well-being should be an aspiration when building a culture of collaboration, how collaboration can positively impact well-being and ...
How to Bring in Every Voice in Your Team Meetings - Ep 10
Dec. 16, 2023

How to Bring in Every Voice in Your Team Meetings - Ep 10

In episode 10 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson discuss why equal opportunity for engagement matters for the overall effectiveness of teams, as well as share numerous strategies to ensure all voi...
Building Accountability Across Teams for Organizational Success - Ep 9
Nov. 18, 2023

Building Accountability Across Teams for Organizational Success - Ep 9

In episode 9 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson discuss why we need to create systems of mutual accountability for teams across organizations as well as potential strategies to have teams sharing ...
Collaboration - It’s Really All About Me with Grayson James - Ep 8
Sept. 16, 2023

Collaboration - It’s Really All About Me with Grayson James - Ep 8

In episode 8 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, we interview Grayson James. Grayson has been coaching executives, boards and senior management teams improve their collaborative business performance for over 30 years. He ...
Clarity, Focus and Predictability: Why the Design of your Team Meeting Agenda Matters! - Ep 7
Aug. 19, 2023

Clarity, Focus and Predictability: Why the Design of your Team Meeting Agenda Matters! - Ep 7

In episode 7 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson dive into why an intentionally designed agenda and notes document for your team meetings is critical. They share ten considerations for your agenda...
Don’t Skip Celebrations: Why Celebrations are Powerful When Meeting in Teams - Ep 6
July 22, 2023

Don’t Skip Celebrations: Why Celebrations are Powerful When Meeting in Teams - Ep 6

In episode 6 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson discuss the power of celebrations as an integral part of each and every team meeting. They discuss why celebrations are about more than just starti...
Stop Chairing Your Team Meetings: Focus on Facilitation - Episode 5
July 5, 2023

Stop Chairing Your Team Meetings: Focus on Facilitation - Episode 5

In episode 5 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson debunk the idea of chairing team meetings, focusing on an essential mindshift towards facilitating that has a tremendous impact on collaborative cul...
The Power of Team Norms: Establishing and Reinforcing Norms for Team Success - Ep 4
May 25, 2023

The Power of Team Norms: Establishing and Reinforcing Norms for Team Success - Ep 4

In episode 4 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson share why norms are critical to establish for any team engaging in collaborative work but that just establishing norms is not enough. They need to ...