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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 34 MIN

43: From Compliance to Commitment: Using Brain Science to Drive Lasting School Change with Dr. Lisa Riegel

from System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive · host Dr. Gail Angus, Dr. Leesa Huang, and Dr. Mary Beth Kropp

What if sustainable change in schools starts with the brain? In this episode, Dr. Lisa Riegel shares how neuroscience can transform leadership and system-wide change. Using her 8 C’s Framework, she explains why initiatives fail and how leaders can build safe, aligned systems that move from compliance to true commitment. In This Episode: The 8 C’s framework for sustainable change Why brain science matters for leadership and culture How to reduce resistance and improve implementation Simple, brain-aligned strategies to support staff and students Where to find Dr. Lisa Riegel: Lisa A. Riegel Ph.D. | Neuroscience-Driven Leadership & Culture Change Educational Partnerships Institute, LLC - Home Amazon.com : lisa riegel Lisa Riegel, PhD | LinkedIn   Visit us at navigatedu.com!

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What if sustainable change in schools starts with the brain? In this episode, Dr. Lisa Riegel shares how neuroscience can transform leadership and system-wide change. Using her 8 C’s Framework, she explains why initiatives fail and how leaders can...

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