About this episode

Season 3 begins with host Dominique Johnson-Lindsay discussing the purpose of The Active Listener and the importance of communication in education.

Season 3 kicks off with host Dominique Johnson-Lindsay reflecting on why The Active Listener exists, what Season 2 taught us, and why communication and connection sit at the heart of education. From students feeling heard to leaders leading with compassion and understanding, the themes were clear across every conversation. This season is all about turning those insights into action and continuing Lightspeed’s mission of helping every student hear every word. Find Dominique on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djohnsonlindsay See all the podcast episodes: https://active-listener.lightspeed-tek.com/ Visit Lightspeed at www.lightspeed-tek.com

People in this episode

Host: Dominique Johnson-Lindsay

Topics covered

• communication
• education
• leadership
• student engagement
• insight to action

Keywords

• Active Listener
• Dominique Johnson-Lindsay
• education
• communication
• leadership
• student engagement
• insight to action

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lightspeed, Active Listener, LinkedIn

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