265. Change Leadership Theories Explained: Improving Staff Discourse and School Culture

In this solo episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast, host Lindsay Lyons explores several influential change leadership theories and examines how they can strengthen staff discourse, shared decision-making, and transformational school improvement. Drawing from her doctoral research in leadership and change, as well as her experience supporting turnaround schools, Lindsay shares practical frameworks that educational leaders can use to foster equity, inclusion, collaboration, and meaningful dialogue.

This episode connects leadership theory to the everyday reality of school improvement efforts, showing how discourse serves as the bridge between vision and action.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How leadership theories can inform school change initiatives
• Why staff discourse is essential for successful implementation
• The relationship between leadership, power, and organizational culture
• How to build collaborative structures that support equitable decision-making
• Strategies for fostering trust, inclusion, and collective leadership
• Practical ways to improve dialogue, discussion, and decision-making processes

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