Building a Culture of Collaboration

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/spacechecklistIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Lindsay Lyons, educational justice coach, PhD in Leadership and Change, and founder of Time for Teachership. Lindsay shares her expertise in student-led discussions, justice-centered curriculum design, and equitable policies that empower students and strengthen collaboration across schools.Discover how values-driven conversations, adaptive leadership, and co-created classroom experiences can transform school culture. Lindsay provides actionable strategies for school leaders, teachers, and administrators to foster collaboration, equity, and student agency.Learn how to:✅ Encourage student-led discourse on identity, justice, and current events✅ Build trust and collaboration among staff and students✅ Implement justice-centered curriculum and equitable assessment practices✅ Develop adaptive leadership that empowers students as leaders✅ Turn high-emotion conversations into opportunities for growth and understandingIf you’re a school leader or educator looking to strengthen collaboration and create an inclusive, thriving learning environment, this episode is for you!Access a number of values posters from Lindsay - https://extras.lindsaybethlyons.com/viapostersAccess Discourse Analysis Framework (as discussed in the episode) - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1M77hV5vThg0WI4eo3MAcCT0JmCsdzbEInlKTPxaiFXs/present?slide=id.g2bfda2dea32_0_148Access the Setting Up Shared Leadership Worksheet - https://extras.lindsaybethlyons.com/sharedleadershipValues in Action website - https://www.viacharacter.org/Learn more about Lindsay Lyons at https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com#SchoolLeadership #CollaborativeCulture #StudentLedLearning #EducationalEquity #TeacherLeadership---------Connect with Lindsay LyonsEmail: [email protected]: http://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaybethlyonsConnect with Kurtis Hewson Email: [email protected] X: @hewsonk27Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson ---------Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effective team meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteamsLearn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s 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.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off!Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trialhttps://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7owWebsite https://jigsawlearning.caEmail [email protected] https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_LearningFacebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-incMusic: “Culture of Collaboration” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Building a Culture of Collaboration.Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership #systems

The Emotional Truth of School Leadership: Why 'Caring' is Not EnoughTo every principal, teacher, and district leader who has ever felt overwhelmed: This video is for you.We take you inside two very different schools: Castaway Elementary, where dedicated teacher Mrs. Hart is battling student struggle alone, and Robinson Elementary, where Mrs. Gonzales and her team are thriving thanks to a powerful system of supports.The difference isn't the effort—it's the structure. In Castaway, teachers are lone sailors battling the storm. In Robinson, they are a fleet, navigating the waters together.If your staff meetings feel like "extensive storytelling" and your dedicated teachers are running faster and faster but going nowhere, this video is an essential reset for your professional development day.In this talk, Kurtis Hewson uses this powerful comparison to reveal the high cost of individual islands and the life-changing impact of intentional, collaborative systems on student achievement and staff well-being.Watch, reflect, and share this video with your staff. It’s time to turn your Castaway into a Robinson.#EveryChildDeservesATeam #SchoolLeadership #TeacherBurnout #SystemicChange #CollaborativeResponse______________________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/freeInterested 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-overviewExplore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introLearn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabBecome a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7owWebsite https://jigsawlearning.caEmail [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-incInstagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership #systemsAre 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/freeInterested 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-overviewExplore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introLearn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabBecome a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7owWebsite https://jigsawlearning.caEmail [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-incInstagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/

Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteamIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna are joined by Dan Cox — former superintendent, endurance athlete, speaker, and founder of Endurance Edge. Dan shares how his experience completing multiple ultramarathons, including a 100-mile race, shaped his leadership philosophy: Joy Is a Discipline.Dan dives into the parallels between endurance athletics and school leadership, showing how resilience, trust, and clarity are essential to building collaborative cultures. School leaders will learn how to create conditions where staff feel safe, valued, and aligned toward a shared purpose — making collaboration the natural outcome.We discuss:How endurance sports teach lessons in trust, accountability, and teamworkStrategies to create collaborative school environments that thrive under pressurePractical leadership tips to sustain collaboration and build resilient teamsWhether you’re a principal, superintendent, or instructional leader, this episode provides actionable insights for strengthening collaboration, engagement, and collective efficacy in your schools.Listen now to discover how to lead teams that can truly “go the distance.”Learn more about Dan Cox at https://endurance-edge.com#SchoolLeadership #CollaborativeCulture #TeacherCollaboration #EducationalLeadership #LeadershipResilience---------Connect with Dan CoxEmail: [email protected]: @DanWCoxEdgeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dan-w-cox-32266892Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577218716567Substack: https://leadontheedge.substack.com/Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email: [email protected] X: @hewsonk27Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson Connect with Lorna Hewson Email: [email protected] X: @LornaHewson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104---------Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effective team meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteamsLearn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s 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.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off!Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trialhttps://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7owWebsite https://jigsawlearning.caEmail [email protected] https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_LearningFacebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-incMusic: “Culture of Collaboration” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Building a Culture of Collaboration.Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership #systemsAre 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/freeInterested 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-overviewExplore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introLearn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabBecome a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7owWebsite https://jigsawlearning.caEmail [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-incInstagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/