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Are you an educational leader or administrator searching for actionable strategies to build effective teams? In the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast, Jigsaw Learning co-founders Kurtis and Lorna Hewson provide simple, purposeful tips to help you tackle meeting frustration, disengagement, and unproductive teamwork. This is your essential resource for advancing school improvement and collective efficacy. You will find practical ideas for mastering effective meetings, where you learn ...
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Are you a school leader, administrator, or curriculum director searching for a proven way to enhance your PLC and MTSS efforts? The Leading Collaborative Response podcast is your guide to establishing and deepening the Collaborative Response framework within your organization. We know that leading change is complex, and effective collaboration is often messy, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Join hosts Kurtis and Lorna Hewson as they share their insights and interview guest leaders w ...
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Join Kurtis and Lorna as they explain the 'why' behind different elements of Collaborative Response. These short clips serve as a valuable resource for leaders in sharing and describing specific components of the processes and structures in Collaborative Response.
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Adopt Perspective

Jigsaw Queensland

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Adopt Perspective is a podcast for anyone affected by adoption. We discuss the adoption experience from the perspectives of mothers, fathers, adopted people and their loved ones, so that we may learn and grow from the perspectives of others. Sharing personal stories and explore adoption topics including adoption loss, psychological impacts of adoption, forced adoption, inter-country adoption, searching, reunion, healing and many others. We interview adults affected by adoption as well as pra ...
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At Popular Science, we report and write dozens of science and tech stories every week. And while a lot of the fun facts we stumble across make it into our articles, there are lots of other weird facts that we just keep around the office. So we figured, why not share those with you? Welcome to The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week. For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcY ...
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Welcome to the Less Stressed Life. If you’re here, I bet we have a few things in common. We’re both in pursuit of a Less Stressed Life. But we don’t have it all figured out quite yet. We’re moms that want the best for our families, health practitioners that want the best for our clients and women that just want to feel better with every birthday. We’re health savvy, but we want to learn something new each day. The Less Stressed Life isn’t a destination, it’s a pursuit, a journey if you will. ...
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Welcome to Active Generosity, Stewardship's brand new podcast. Join us for an exploration into the world of faithful and generous Christian stewardship. I'm your host, Ruth Jackson. Each month I'll be chatting to a Stewardship donor, partner or colleague about their journey of generosity, exploring why and how they give, the joys and challenges they've experienced along the way and what a difference generosity makes to their lives. As you hear from both donors and leaders of charitable cause ...
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Puzzle Chat

Puzzle Chat

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The Puzzle Chat podcast is your all-access pass to the thrilling world of puzzles with Jeff and Denice for Puzzle Month (All of January) and beyond. From fun challenges to fascinating stories, we’ve got puzzles to play, puzzle hacks to learn, and plenty of Puzzle Day and Puzzle Month fun. Learn more about the puzzle culture! What is Puzzle Month? This special month was started as an extension of Puzzle Day, which is celebrated annually on January 29th. Both Puzzle Day and Puzzle Month were f ...
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Teach Better Talk

Teach Better Team

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The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Better Talk dives into the key questions that drive education today. Weekly interviews with experts from around the world, sharing cutting-edge science, groundbreaking research, and practical tools to help you master the art of teaching, efficiently manage a school, and reach every learner in your community. Catch the official podcast of the Teach Better Podcast Network every Tuesday through Thursday for fresh episodes ...
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Game-based-approach

Shreekant Shiralkar

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Innovative and proven application scenarios of experiential learning to variety of scenarios from Transformational needs to facilitate learning and acquiring skills. Podcast shares stories around application of experiential learning to variety of scenarios. For additional reference do read book 👉https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4842-2421-2
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Jacqueline is an Award-winning author, having been recognised for her debut novella Walk Quiet Run Quick. A fictional crime story that creates an awareness of some of those red flags hidden within a relationship. She has also published her 2nd book, The Relationship JigSaw. 8 Key Pieces For A Healthy Happy Relationship. She interviews women and young girls who have experienced abuse and how they overcame adversity and challenges. Gain insights about relationships that will engage, educate an ...
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Join Claire Pedrick MCC at 3D Coaching’s virtual pub where we have conversations with coaches, authors and thought leaders together with people new to coaching. It’s a cosy chat with a challenging edge. Become a regular by signing up on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Podbean. Host: Claire Pedrick MCC
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The Messy Truth About Leadership

Gavin Fenn-Smith, Meghan Mahoney, Nicki Roth

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Leadership is hard because human beings are complicated. The only way to decode all the things that we do is to become self-aware. When we turn inward, we can start to understand why we do the things we do. After that, we can start to understand other people, and figure out why they do the things they do. With that knowledge, we can build stronger connections to others. Hang out with us so you can become a more self-aware person and connect better with others. messytruthleadership.substack.com
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The Adventurous Author | How to Write a Book, Character Development, Write with Consistency, Creative Writing,Story Structure

Bonnie Jean Schaefer | Author & Coach, Founder of the League of Adventurous Authors

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Hey, Time-Strapped Author! Wanna write great fiction? BUT writing is hard because you… - Have NO TIME because you work a full-time job or go to school full-time - Doubt your writing ability - Are unsure how to write the kind of captivating stories you love to read. Then welcome to The Adventurous Author, the podcast for underdog authors on a mission to achieve legendary feats in the publishing world but have to overcome impossible obstacles, limited time, and paralyzing inner skepticism alon ...
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In this episode 25 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Kurtis ask the question. “Are you aligning your school goals to make the biggest impact?” --------- Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email [email protected] Twitter @hewsonk27 LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson Connect with Jennifer Ferguson Email jennifer.ferg…
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Jigsaw Puzzle Glare turns a relaxing evening into a headache. If you find yourself bobbing your head just to see the difference between a dark blue piece and a black one, your lighting is wrong. In this episode of Puzzle Chat we fix your setup so you can stop squinting and start solving. Master the simple "side wash" angle to banish the shine insta…
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______________________ #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 sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free Interested in learning MORE about a framework that ca…
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Send us a text 🚨🚨🚨Watch Christa's free training here: christabiegler.com/blueprint This week on the Less Stressed Life, I’m welcoming back two of my favorite humans, Patrick Sullivan Jr. and Ashley Leroux Sullivan, the married duo behind our amazing podcast sponsor, Jigsaw Health. If you’ve been around here for a while, you already know I love part…
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In this episode of The Coaching Inn, Claire Pedrick is in conversation with Alex Martynov to explore the parallels between coaching and jigsaw puzzles. Both require patience, reflection, and a strategic approach to problem-solving. Alex shares his journey to becoming an accidental coach sharing some of the lessons he has learned along the way. Chec…
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Kendra Pierre-Louis joins Weirdest Thing for the season 9 finale! She talks about the rats chowing down on bats, producer Jess Boddy explains the scientific study on Chicago's rat hole, and Rachel talks about the wonderfully heartwarming penguin retirement home at the New England Aquarium. Plus, Rachel has a very special announcement! The Weirdest …
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In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the message we send our team when we label the collaborative team meeting as a "collaborative response meeting". Learn why, over time, we need to understand as an organization that Collaborative Response is bigger than just a single meeting. Join us to hear more. Connected Resources: Scaffolding our C…
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New Year’s resolutions don't have to be solitary struggles at the gym or boring budget spreadsheets. They can be collaborative, exciting, and fun for the whole house. In this episode of Puzzle Chat, we introduce a new kind of goal: The Jigsaw Piece Count Resolution. Instead of counting calories, we are counting cardboard connections to bring everyo…
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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 make strong decisions while building a collaborative culture? In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and …
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In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Lorna explore ways to intentionally and meaningfully engage with the Continuum of Supports to enhance our educational practice and support our collaborative culture to best serve our students. --------- Connect with Lorna Hewson Email [email protected] Twitter @LornaHewson…
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In this episode of The Coaching Inn, Claire Pedrick hosts Sajni Lakhani, Abbi Buszard, Claire Gillespie and Duncan Skelton, participants in the mysterious Fax Club Experiment. They discuss the experience of writing anonymously, the power of community, and the journey of creating a book with complete strangers through 52 weeks of thought-provoking q…
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______________________ #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 sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free Interested in learning MORE about a framework that ca…
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Send us a text 🚨🚨🚨Watch Christa's free training here: christabiegler.com/blueprint This week, Dr. James Greenblatt returns to talk about the root causes of depression that often get missed. We dig into why many people still struggle despite medication and therapy, the surprising importance of amino acids for neurotransmitters, and how stress and lo…
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Kim Witten and Nathan Whitbread are back with Claire to update us with where they are with their upcoming book 'Lens Not Label'. The book will be published in November 2026 and explores working with neurodivergent individuals in various settings, including coaching and the workplace. We discuss the importance of understanding and embracing neurodiv…
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Access the Facilitating Effective CTMs course to help make your collaborative team meetings more productive, engaging, and impactful https://bit.ly/facilitatectm In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Terri Peterson, Superintendent of Learning Services with Edmonton Catholic Schools, the fourth largest met…
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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 by Faigie Kobre, early childhood educator, former preschool director, art teacher, and PD creator whose unique journey blends…
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It is holiday puzzling season, and everything feels perfect. Well, until someone needs the table. Be it a kitchen table, a living room table or a dining room table, it might currently be YOUR puzzle table. If you have ever guarded your jigsaw puzzle like a territorial housecat, this episode is for you. In this fun and relatable Puzzle Chat episode,…
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In this episode of Active Generosity, we are joined by Founder and Director of Stewardship Wealth*, a faith-aligned financial planning practice based in the North East of Scotland. Simon shares the incredible journey he's been on to embed faithful stewardship and joyful generosity into his financial planning business. He also unpacks his personal f…
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In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Kurtis discuss big rocks as they pertain to the Continuum of Supports: narrowing the focus of universal instructional practices to a handful of high impact strategies that can be agreed upon as non-negotiable across all classrooms in a school or district. Connect with Kurtis Hewson Ema…
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______________________ #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 Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE …
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Send us a text I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint This week our favorite naturopathic oncologist returns and I am so excited! Michael Robinson always bring…
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Coltan Scrivner joins the show to talk about the strange empathy of horror movie enjoyers. Plus, Sara Kiley talks about bats dogfighting and devouring birds, and Rachel delves into the bizarre history of the first anti-vax movement. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us…
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Jess Annison joins Claire Pedrick to share her journey from a corporate career to becoming a coach, and her exploration about what is meaningful work. She discusses the challenges of career transitions, balancing financial responsibilities, and the role of privilege in making career changes. Jess also breaks down meaningful work into five key compo…
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In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss considerations when establishing a school wide intervention block. A significant amount of planning and decision making needs to be explored prior to getting started. Timetabling for the intervention block, data and evidence used to inform student groupings, grouping students in small intervention gro…
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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 Jeff Gargas, COO and Co-Founder of the Teach Better Team and co-author of Teach Better. Jeff shares his insights on how school…
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Snow days aren’t just about staying inside. They’re an invitation to slow down, get cozy, and dive into puzzles. Whether it’s a thousand-piece jigsaw, a stack of crosswords, or riddles to share with the family, a snowy afternoon is the perfect backdrop for puzzling. In this festive episode of Puzzle Chat, we shares how to build the ultimate Snow Da…
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In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Kurtis discuss the initial process of articulating a continuum of supports and the subsequent, ongoing, iterative process of continually refining this menu as we engage as lifelong learners. Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email [email protected] Twitter @hewsonk27 LinkedIn ht…
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______________________ #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 Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.l…
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In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning Kurtis Hewson addresses the contradictory statement "support the student by not focusing on them during the Collaborative Team Meeting" as well as a number of collaborative structures and processes that are implemented intentionally to create psycholog…
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In this episode, Claire Pedrick and Dan Tyndall explore the parallels between coaching and the Christian season of Advent, exploring themes of faithful waiting, holy anticipation, and embodied hope. Dan shares his journey from being a vicar to embracing coaching, emphasizing the importance of presence and allowing insights to emerge naturally. He d…
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Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam Register for the Collaborative Response Retreat - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat Register for the Facilitating Effective Collaborative Team Meetings course - bit.ly/facilitatectm In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and …
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Send us a text I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint This week, I’m breaking down the simplest, most practical steps I use with clients to spot mold issues an…
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Register NOW!!! JLsummit.ca In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Trevor Van Someren, who has been a dedicated educator since 2001. For the past 13 years, Trevor has served as a K–8 principal, leading learning and fostering strong, collaborative school cultures. He has deeply engaged in understanding and …
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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, executive coach, and author of The Authentic Edge: Leading Without Losing Yourself. Dominic shares how authenticity and collab…
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It’s fall, and puzzlers everywhere are cozying up to something new: Texture! This season, it’s all about how puzzles feel. From velvet finishes to smooth wooden pieces and eco-friendly designs, these trending materials are changing the way we piece things together. New Trends of Puzzles Including: Why velvet puzzles feel extra cozy for fall nights …
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Access an Overview of Collaborative Response article to learn more - https://bit.ly/CR-overview In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis Hewson are joined by Joanne Pitman, Chief Superintendent of Schools with the Calgary Board of Education, serving more than 138,000 students across more than 250 schools. Joanne shares in…
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We are excited to announce that Darrin will be presenting at the 2025 Collaborative Response Virtual Summit. For more information visit: https://www.JLsummit.ca In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Darrin DeForge, principal of Joan Carr Catholic Elementary/Junior High in Edmonton, Alberta. This episode e…
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We are excited to announce the Leadership Team from HW Pickup Middle School will be presenting at the 2025 Collaborative Response Virtual Summit. For more information visit: https://www.JLsummit.ca In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Keri Card-Esau and Kim Wedman. Keri and Kim unpack the incredible work…
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______________________ #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 Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.l…
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We are excited to announce Bev will be presenting at the 2025 Collaborative Response Virtual Summit. For more information visit: https://www.JLsummit.ca In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Bev Cotton, Director of Learning Supports in Northern Gateway Public Schools. They discuss how Bev has championed C…
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Fall is the perfect time to slow down, cozy up, and rediscover the simple joy of puzzling. This season, we’re not just bringing out our favorite puzzles. Nope it's time to be sharing the best puzzles! Whether it’s family at the table or friends dropping by, autumn is the perfect time to harvest your hobby and invite others to join in. In this episo…
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We are excited to announce that Leadership Team at JS McCormick will be presenting at the 2025 Collaborative Response Virtual Summit. For more information visit: https://www.JLsummit.ca Access the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Ku…
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Send us a text I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. The feedback has been incredible, and I answer every question inside the training. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint This week on the Less …
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Sarah Manley joins host Claire Pedrick to share how she has learned to be herself and embrace introversion in a corporate career and now as a coach and author. We explore energy management, self-acceptance, and the value of diversity in leadership. Diversity enriches leadership. Introverts can thrive in corporate settings. Quiet time is essential f…
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Behold: our LIVE show from earlier this year at Caveat in NYC! Rachel, Jess, Moiya McTier and Claire Maldarelli each bring a weird fact to the stage. Topics run the gamut this week. We've got an avian murder mystery, why having sex in space sucks, how preworkout is kind of like being a Viking Berserker, and how the sports bra is shockingly new. Tun…
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The Facilitating Effective Collaborative Team Meetings course gives you the tools, strategies, and structures to transform your team meetings from routine discussions into powerful problem-solving sessions. Access the course: bit.ly/facilitatectm In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Katie Graham, Assista…
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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 🔥 Struggling with teacher resistance in your school? Discover how Becca Silver, creator of the Catalyst Mindsets™ and founder of The Whole Educator, helps leaders and coaches move beyond compliance …
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The holidays are the perfect time for puzzles! Snowy days, cozy nights, and the joy of giving and receiving something that sparks fun. Imagine a holiday tradition where every gift is a puzzle, every reveal is a surprise, and every laugh is shared with friends and family. That’s the magic of a Secret Puzzle Santa Gift Exchange. In this festive episo…
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In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer and Kurtis explore four mistakes leaders make when first setting up collaborative team meetings in schools, as well as ideas to consider to avoid and/or overcome these mistakes. Reach out to connect with Kurtis Hewson Email [email protected] Twitter @hewsonk27 LinkedIn https:…
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