#192: The Resistance Solution in Action: An Instructional Leader's Perspective

About this episode

Chrystin Sheffield discusses how 'The Resistance Solution' transformed her leadership approach in education.

Send us Fan Mail What does The Resistance Solution actually look like in a real school? In this episode, Chrystin Sheffield shares how the book transformed the way she leads. She talks about how it helped her: • Stop taking teacher resistance personally and start diagnosing what's really driving it • Navigate difficult conversations with less frustration and more confidence • Give walkthrough feedback that feels meaningful instead of repetitive • Build trust more intentionally instead o...

People in this episode

Host: Becca Silver

Guest: Chrystin Sheffield

Topics covered

• educational leadership
• teacher resistance
• communication skills
• trust building
• feedback

Keywords

• teacher resistance
• instructional leadership
• difficult conversations
• feedback
• trust

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Books & works: The Resistance Solution

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