How Strong Relationships Build Strong Teams: Leadership Lessons with Teach Better’s Jeff Gargas - Ep 55
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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 leaders can strengthen collaboration, build trust, and create a culture where teamwork happens naturally—not just because it’s required.
You’ll learn how to:
Engage in real conversations with your team to strengthen relationships.
- Foster trust and open communication in your school or district.
- Make collaboration the expectation, not the exception.
- Apply strategies from Jeff’s experience leading high-performing teams in education.
Whether you’re a principal, instructional coach, or school leader, this episode is packed with practical ideas to help you create stronger, more collaborative school cultures.
#SchoolLeadership #EducationLeadership #TeachBetter #ProfessionalLearning #SchoolCulture
Learn more about Jeff Gargas at www.teachbetter.com
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Connect with Jeff Gargas
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LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with Lorna Hewson
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104
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Toolkits
Does your school team function as a group or team? In this workshop guide, you will clearly define the impact of working as a team and the conditions necessary to establish effective teams.
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Don’t let ineffective norms hold your team back. Download the Unpacking Team Norms guide today
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Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s
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Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE
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Music: “Culture of Collaboration” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Building a Culture of Collaboration.
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