Our Guests: Julie Koenke, Executive Director of the Great Lakes College and Career Pathways Partnership at ConnectED: The National Center for College and Career
In this episode, Julie Koenke details the meaning, importance, and implementation of collaborative leadership, emphasizing systems where all voices can be heard, building a vision together, and consistent improvement. We discuss the differences between leadership and management, building confidence in your leadership qualities, navigating team meetings, ways we can prepare students for the workforce, and so much more!
Conversation Highlights
Collaborative leadership impacting team dynamics and confidence
Steps you can take to create and support a collaborative culture
Ways to implement a collaborative leadership structure
Tips for being an active listener
The differences between leadership and management
How to foster courageousness in yourself
Finding joy in your work
How to run effective meetings and to be a powerful attendee in a meeting
Preparing students for the workforce
The generational and cultural divide in leadership
Julie’s advice to her younger self
Resources
Thinking Collaborative: https://www.thinkingcollaborative.com/
The School Reform Initiative: https://www.schoolreforminitiative.org/
The National Equity Project: https://www.nationalequityproject.org/
Malcom Gladwell’s Podcast: http://revisionisthistory.com/
Margaret Wheatley: https://www.margaretwheatley.com/articles/life.html
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo: https://www.robindiangelo.com/publications/
Brené Brown: https://daretolead.brenebrown.com/
About Our Guest
Julie Koenke is an experienced director with a demonstrated history of working
in education administration focused on creating equitable outcomes for all young people, especially for young people positioned furthest from opportunity. Julie believes deeply in our collective responsibility to provide high quality, accessible and free public education to all young people regardless of the zip code in which they reside. Julie is skilled in nonprofit organizations, staff development, educational leadership, leadership development, youth development and grant writing. Julie is a creative thinker, problem-solver, and skilled collaborator with both a Bachelor and Master's degree in Fine Arts.
Connect with Julie Koenke
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-koenke-7a04b246/
ConnectED: The National Center for College and Career: https://connectednational.org/
About Marlow
Marlow is where leading professionals at all stages in their career go to refine the core professional skills and habits that matter most. We combine in-house expert coaches with interactive resources to ensure a personalized coaching experience for each member. Marlow coaches partner with employees at companies of all sizes — from 20 team members to enterprise corporations. We’re coaching people all over the world and have the capacity to scale with your team’s needs.
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