About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of trust in school culture and leadership, featuring insights from Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket.

Is your school culture defined by your mission statement or your daily actions? In this conversation, Jim, Adam, and Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket explore the complex and essential role of trust in school improvement. Together we examine how small, consistent acts build a dependable leadership presence and why unpredictable behavior quickly destabilizes a building environment.We sit down with Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket to unpack the difficult realities of breaking and regaining trust with staff and families. We discuss the power of professional apologies, why leaders must respect individual timelines when mending professional relationships, and how to practicalize visibility without turning it into a compliance checklist.Finally, we explore actionable strategies for the upcoming school year, including normalizing two-way feedback and shifting your leadership lens through intentional gratitude walks that elevate building morale. What You’ll Hear: How small, consistent daily acts tip the culture scale toward trust The process of reclaiming trust after a leadership error and why ego gets in the way. Why giving staff space and honoring their timeline is critical for long-term reconciliation…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jim, Adam

Guest: Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket

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Organizations: Inspired Edification, AWB Education

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