Education
"You give time for people to tell their stories, and you really have true empathy and you actually listen. A) you learn a lot, and B) you're going to build a culture where people feel safe.”
Dr. Nick Wahl spent 31 years in public schools, working his way up from a classroom teacher to a superintendent. He now works as an education consultant, speaking to school leaders all over the United States about using leadership tools to positively impact student outcomes, teacher recruitment, and teacher retention.
What is he recommending school leaders do today to create a positive employee experience?
On this episode, Nick discusses the importance of building effective teams and creating a collaborative culture in schools. Nick also shares:
- The power and importance of belonging
- Ways to ensure there are no invisible children (or adults) in your school
- And why storytelling has been a staple of his education leadership success
Guest Bio - Dr. Nicholas D. Wahl, Ed.D. is Vice President for ECRA Group and Founder/Chief Strategist of 1440 Consultants Inc. He is a K-12 education leader who spent over two decades at the helm of prominent school districts in the Midwestern United States. During his time as a Superintendent (16 years), Dr. Wahl served public school systems with over 2,000 employees, 15,000+ students and annual budgets eclipsing $100mm.
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