The school community is united in preparing each and every student for life.
Elements of Shared Purpose
These elements serve as guiding principles or visions of what “perfect” or “ideal” outcomes might look like.
“Leadership is about inspiring and enabling others to do their absolute best together, to realize a meaningful and rewarding shared purpose.”
George B. Bradt
Toolkit Resources for Shared Purpose
Use Openers and Closers to Support Authentic Connection
Meetings that start and end with purpose don’t just feel better—they produce better outcomes. Openers and closers create a foundation of trust, engagement, and alignment, which leads to more innovative ideas, stronger relationships, and actionable results. When participants leave a meeting feeling inspired and connected, they carry that energy into their work, their relationships, and even their personal lives. It’s a ripple effect that starts with a simple but powerful choice: to invest in the moments that prime people to think differently, share openly, and connect authentically …
Understanding Community Schools
What are community schools? Why should I consider this model? This resource provides an overview, so you can start reflecting on your own school’s approaches to supporting students in and out of the school building and connecting the school and its community …
8 Ways to Move from Me to We & Create Positive School Culture
Roosevelt Middle School principal, Amy Zilk, knows that a new leadership role is both rewarding and challenging. But instead of allowing some overwhelming challenges to steer them off-course, Amy and her team used them to map out a new, and more positive, way forward …
The Importance of a Leader Having Clarity and Vision: Reflect on Your “Why”
This short video and brief reflection activity can help you assess whether you’re headed in the “right” direction as a leader. As Simon Sinek describes in the video, “A WHY is like a compass direction; it tells you where you’re going.” …
Seven Ways to Help High Schoolers Find Purpose: Support Every Student to Find Their Purpose
This activity will help you ensure you have support for every student to find their purpose. Identify the three interrelated factors essential to fostering purpose, and examine if the supports and opportunities each student is receiving align to their skills and strengths …
Know Your Why: Discover Your WHY, So Your WHAT Makes an Impact
As a leadership team, it is equally important to be able to articulate the why behind what you are doing; why it is important to do it, and why it is critical in the moment. Use this activity to build a common understanding of your motivation for supporting your students and community …
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