Coaching and feedback alone don’t transform schools.

It’s the way leaders coach that makes the difference.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why feedback alone doesn’t change culture

- How coaching before correcting builds trust and teacher capacity

- Why alignment matters more than opinion in leadership conversations

- How consistent coaching behaviors shape school culture over time

This episode is for aspiring and early-career school leaders who want to move beyond surface-level feedback and lead schools where adults feel supported, challenged, and invested in collective growth.

🎧 If you’re preparing for leadership or stepping into your next role, this conversation is foundational.

📌 Ready to develop your coaching and leadership skills?

Learn more about working with me at Smalls Leadership Consulting LLC or book a discovery call to explore your next step.

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About Dr. Donovan Smalls II:

An assistant principal, best-selling author, and school leadership coach dedicated to helping aspiring & early-career school leaders close readiness gaps, strengthen instructional leadership, and build sustainable systems that improve teacher effectiveness.

📕 Grab my book, Beyond the Classroom → https://shorturl.at/74Bgy

👉🏾 1:1 leadership coaching to help aspiring school leaders prepare for interviews and transition confidently into leadership roles: https://donovansmalls2.com/coaching

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