Access a workshop guide to help your teams craft effective goals to guide their collaborative work - https://bit.ly/jlgoalsAccess the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguideHow do we move from "working in silos" to a thriving, empowered school culture?In this episode, we engage with Katie Powell, Director for Middle Level Programs for AMLE and author of Boredom Busters and Frustration Busters. Katie shares fascinating insights from AMLE’s research-evidenced best practices, specifically focusing on why leadership requires a blend of courage and collaboration.In this episode, we discuss:The link between staff empowerment and student success.What "courageous leadership" looks like in a middle school setting.Practical ways to bust frustration through better team dynamics.Lessons learned from AMLE "Schools of Distinction."About Our Guest: Katie Powell works closely with schools and districts through book studies, assessments, and professional development. Her work is dedicated to helping middle-grade educators create environments where both teachers and students can thrive.Learn more about Katie Powell at http://teachbeyondthedesk.com---------Connect with Katie PowellEmail: [email protected]: @beyond_the_deskLinkedIn: katiepowellbeyondthedesk/Other: http://amle.orgConnect with Kurtis Hewson Email: [email protected] X: @hewsonk27Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson ______________________#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/wecollabFREE to join!! 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.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-incInstagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/Music: “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.