Description
Tired of watching your staff teams lose momentum when stress and change hit hard? Looking for a clear framework that builds purpose, trust, and accountability without relying on personality or hype? Positive, connected teams outperform disconnected ones, especially in high-pressure environments like schools, and a shared purpose and vision create the unity teams need to respond to adversity with resilience. Based on The Power of a Positive Team by Jon Gordon, this course with Spencer Palmer shows educators and school leaders how to intentionally shape team culture so positivity becomes a habit and a competitive advantage. You will learn practical ways to clarify mission, reinforce high standards, strengthen belonging, and sustain momentum so your team stays aligned and moves forward together.
Objectives
Identify the core principles of a positive team and define key terms such as purpose, belonging, and accountability.
Explain how shared purpose, connection, and collective efficacy influence team performance and student outcomes.
Apply a positive team strategy to a real scenario by drafting a specific action for a staff team or leadership meeting.
Analyze a team challenge to determine what is weakening trust, standards, or unity and what behaviors need to shift.
Evaluate current team culture practices to select targeted adjustments that improve morale, alignment, and follow-through.
Create a team action plan that clarifies purpose, sets standards, and includes routines for resilience, recognition, and accountability.
