What happens when we shift from controlling outcomes to empowering people? In the season finale of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham explores how trust isn't just a leadership trait—it's the foundation of real, lasting impact in schools.

Dustin dives into the essential shift from micromanagement to meaningful collaboration, showing how extending trust helps build stronger teams, deeper relationships, and a culture where innovation thrives. Whether you're a classroom teacher or district leader, this episode offers a clear path toward creating the kind of environment where others grow, lead, and thrive.

If you've missed any episodes this season, now’s the perfect time to revisit them and continue the journey of leading with purpose. Be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on bell notifications so you don’t miss what’s coming next.

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Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education

Timestamps:

(00:00 - 01:18) Introduction

(01:19 - 03:08) Moving from Control to Empowerment

(03:09 - 06:39) The Power of Extending Trust

(06:40 - 10:19) Applying this Personally

(10:20 - 11:07) Season in Review

(11:08 - 11:38) Closing