In this episode of the Mafost Mashup, we discuss ways to boost morale, one communication misstep, and the concept of vulnerability-based trust in a school culture and team.

What does personalization look like in classrooms? What role can technology play in personalized learning? In part 1 of the interview with Marci Houseman we talk concepts of personalization and how they apply to one elementary classroom.

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Stop doing lists are critical to keeping focus in your school improvement efforts. However, this simple to use strategy will make stop-doing lists an automated part of your plans. 

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How do you shift the instructional climate? Let's talk about the 3 factors in instructional climate and some actionable how-to strategies for each factor.

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These 6 ways cost nothing. When used, they will empower your star teachers and solve the morale problem. Is the school climate a little off? Is teacher morale low? Is turnover a problem? In this episode you'll find:

1) How to Say Thanks

2) How to Treasure Hunt

3) Avoid Task Vacuums

4) Manage Your Own Fears

5) Manage Frameworks

6) Create a Culture of Success

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What is your vision for your school? How is that vision different than a shared vision. In this how-to episode of season 4, we look a simple method you can use to create your vision. 

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There are 5 culture crafting strategies for school leaders in this episode:

The Mafost Mashup is beginning a series of how-to episodes for principals and school leaders. This is the first, and you can keep up with the research and show notes at mafost.com/mashup

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This is a mashup of season 1 focusing on Action, Finishing Strong, Empathy, and Impact on Learning. Topics include:

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Immediacy. It can increase your impact as a school leader. It's an actionable way to lead with empathy. But what is it? How can you do it?

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