How to Build Culture Without Adding to Your Workload with Tom Walls - Ep 116
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What happens when school leaders don't intentionally build culture? A vacuum forms—and it's usually filled by friction, isolation, and burnout.
In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, veteran educator, football coach, and author Tom Walls shares how leaders can intentionally design culture without launching another heavy initiative. Drawing from over 30 years of experience across the US, Canada, and internationally, Tom breaks down his framework of "Micro-Inclusions"—small, intentional daily actions that build connection, establish trust, and make real accountability possible.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The dangerous default culture that fills the room when leadership isn't intentional.
How to practice "Micro-Inclusions" within the daily tasks you are already doing.
Why connection and trust must precede true collaboration and accountability.
Crucial lessons from sports coaching on generating authentic buy-in over simple compliance.
Practical ways to lighten teacher workload while strengthening staff connection.
Learn more about Tom Walls at http://thomasbwalls.com
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Connect with Tom Walls
Email: Oakbankfootball@gmail.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-wallsleadership
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Substack: https://substack.com/@coachtom
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Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
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#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems
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Check out a number of complimentary resources and webinars to build a culture of collaboration.
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Put This Into Practice ➡️ Grab the Guide - bit.ly/teamnormsguide
What happens when school leaders don't intentionally build culture? A vacuum forms—and it's usually filled by friction, isolation, and burnout.
In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, veteran educator, football coach, and author Tom Walls shares how leaders can intentionally design culture without launching another heavy initiative. Drawing from over 30 years of experience across the US, Canada, and internationally, Tom breaks down his framework of "Micro-Inclusions"—small, intentional daily actions that build connection, establish trust, and make real accountability possible.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The dangerous default culture that fills the room when leadership isn't intentional.
How to practice "Micro-Inclusions" within the daily tasks you are already doing.
Why connection and trust must precede true collaboration and accountability.
Crucial lessons from sports coaching on generating authentic buy-in over simple compliance.
Practical ways to lighten teacher workload while strengthening staff connection.
Learn more about Tom Walls at http://thomasbwalls.com
---------
Connect with Tom Walls
Email: Oakbankfootball@gmail.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-wallsleadership
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.walls.104/
Substack: https://substack.com/@coachtom
Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X: @hewsonk27
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X: @LornaHewson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104
#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems
______________________
🌟 Need a Spark at Your Next Staff Meeting? We’ve curated an inspirational playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJjdJv93diJ8
Check out a number of complimentary resources and webinars to build a culture of collaboration.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free
Take your PLC & MTSS to the next level. 🚀 Find out how!! FREE https://bit.ly/CR-overview
Discover What's Missing: 🔎 Grab your Introductory chapter for the best selling book Collaborative Response - bit.ly/CR-intro
WeCollab: Keep student supports, actions, and team conversations connected in one place. Try it FREE.
https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab
FREE to join!! Join the movement 📩 bit.ly/JLinsider
Engage in conversations in our Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
Looking for weekly video support and inspiration? 🔔Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow
Website - https://jigsawlearning.ca
Email - questions@jigsawlearning.ca
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc
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#collaboration #education #MTSS #leadership #systems #edleader #collaborativeresponse
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Kurtis Hewson
Author/presenter with @jigsaw_learning, learner, teacher, father, husband, son, friend. He/him. Honoured to reside on Treaty 6 territory
