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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 43 MIN

Surviving to Thriving: Building Long-Term Collaborative Cultures with Andrew Marotta - Ep 76

from Building a Culture of Collaboration · host Jigsaw Learning

Looking to learn more and get started with a powerful meeting structure that will transform your school’s MTSS efforts?  Access the Collaborative Team Meeting Starter Kit at https://bit.ly/ctmstarterAccess the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide How do you move from simply surviving the chaos of leadership to building a team that truly thrives together?In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis sit down with Andrew Marotta, a veteran school leader with 25 years of experience and a former Division 1 men’s basketball official. Andrew shares how the high-pressure world of sports officiating mirrors the complexities of school leadership and why "presence" is the key to unlocking a culture of collaboration.We dive into the "Long Game" of leadership, exploring what to do—and more importantly, what NOT to do—when trying to build trust within your organization. Whether you are a building principal, a district leader, or an aspiring administrator, Andrew’s "Surviving & Thriving" philosophy offers practical, heartfelt strategies to #IMPACT your school culture today.Key Takeaways:The "Referees' Secret" to maintaining team alignment under pressure.Why storytelling and authentic presence are more effective than compliance-driven management.The most common "culture killers" that leaders should avoid.Strategies for sustaining a collaborative spirit over a 25-year career.Learn more about Andrew Marotta at https://andrewmarotta.com/---------Connect with Andrew MarottaEmail: [email protected]: @andrewmarotta21Facebook: andrew marottaConnect 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#collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership #systems---------Learn 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.

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