Lead with Belonging | Creating School Culture Where Every Student Thrives

Key Takeaways The Power of Belonging: Why "belongingness" is the guiding light for every decision at Orchard View. Capacity Management: The "plate" analogy—why leaders must take inventory of what they are asking of their staff before adding more. Restorative Leadership: How modeling restorative circles for staff leads to better conflict resolution with students. The Three Buckets of Influence: Analyzing whether your team views you as a support, an obstacle, or nothing. Slow Down to Speed Up: Why new leaders must cultivate the "soil" of trust before planting seeds of innovation. LINKS:Orchard View Middle School – Muskegon, MI. James Clear – Atomic Habits. Ryan Holiday – The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, and Stillness Is the Key.