Leading Through Civil Discourse, One Conversation at a Time

Episode Description: In this episode, Patience LeBlanc, Sarah Lane and Kobi Nelson discuss ways that school leaders can be set up for success by approaching conversations with positive intent and having a goal of listening to learn. We explore how leaders shape school communities that foster civil discourse and viewpoint diversity, and how that work happens when they intentionally show up every day to support the teachers they work with.   Guest: Patience LeBlanc  Timestamps: 04:37 - The importance of building relationships as a foundation for safe dialogue 09:21 - Small moments that build trust  12:02 - Keeping professional spaces free from evaluation pressures  13:24 - Leaders as lead learners: modeling and engaging alongside teachers 18:58 - Building authentic relationships with teachers over time 20:26 - Using hallway conversations to establish approachability 24:07 - Preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist 26:02 - Practical steps for leaders to get started with fostering civil discourse 28:15 - Future hopes for civil discourse in education and ongoing organizational efforts  Resources Mentioned: https://www.sphere-ed.org/ https://www.sphere-ed.org/leadership-toolkit-civil-discourse  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.