On this Episode, Bob speaks with Felicia Thames, assistant superintendent for Eden Prairie Public Schools, focusing on elementary programming. Felicia talks about the importance of the human element in leadership and how it is crucial to create a safe space for conversations and discussions within the organization. believes in inclusion, belonging and value within an organization, and she focuses on making space for people to feel included and valued. As an assistant superintendent, she wants to know how leaders like to be led and what motivates them. When creating goals for the organization, she brings in different voices and perspectives to make sure everyone is included and interdependent on each other's strengths. Felicia discusses her team’s method of creating space and providing opportunities for leaders to practice and model the behavior with their teams.