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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/ctmstarter Looking to design a space for adult collaboration? Access this FREE guide, which includes a checklist to reference when creating your space - https://bit.ly/spacechecklistIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Lisa Riegel, neuroscience-informed educator, author, and leadership consultant. Lisa shares how her NeuroWell Framework helps school leaders create collaborative cultures rooted in trust, psychological safety, and shared ownership.Collaboration isn’t just about structures or meetings—it’s about how people feel, think, and regulate under pressure. Lisa dives into why many initiatives fail, how adult wellbeing impacts trust and problem-solving, and practical, brain-based strategies to move teams from compliance to genuine commitment.Whether you’re a principal, instructional coach, or district leader, this episode offers actionable insights to help your teams think together, trust one another, and collaborate authentically.Top takeaways:Why psychological safety is critical for collaborationBrain-based strategies for human-centered, resilient teamsMoving from compliance to commitment in schoolsLinking adult wellbeing to collective problem-solvingLearn more about Lisa Riegel at https://www.epinstitute.net/ or lisariegel.com#SchoolLeadership #CollaborationInSchools #NeuroscienceInEducation #TeacherWellbeing #SchoolCulture---------Connect with Lisa RiegelEmail: lisa@lisariegelmedia.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisariegel/Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca X: @hewsonk27Instagram: 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---------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
