{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Building a Culture of Collaboration","title":"How Strong Relationships Build Strong Teams: Leadership Lessons with Teach Better’s Jeff Gargas - Ep 55 ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3743,"description":"Plan to join Jeff and Kurtis for FREE at the EDUpreneur Launch Summit - December 6, 2025 - https://www.edupreneurcommunity.com/edupreneursummit-jigsawIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, we sit down with Jeff Gargas, COO and Co-Founder of the Teach Better Team and co-author of Teach Better. Jeff shares his insights on how school leaders can strengthen collaboration, build trust, and create a culture where teamwork happens naturally—not just because it’s required.You’ll learn how to:Engage in real conversations with your team to strengthen relationships.- Foster trust and open communication in your school or district.- Make collaboration the expectation, not the exception.- Apply strategies from Jeff’s experience leading high-performing teams in education.Whether you’re a principal, instructional coach, or school leader, this episode is packed with practical ideas to help you create stronger, more collaborative school cultures.#SchoolLeadership #EducationLeadership #TeachBetter #ProfessionalLearning #SchoolCultureLearn more about Jeff Gargas at www.teachbetter.com---------Connect with Jeff GargasEmail: jeff@teachbetter.comX: @jeffgargasLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgargas/Facebook: @teachbetterteamConnect with Kurtis Hewson Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca X: @hewsonk27Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson Connect with Lorna Hewson Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca X: @LornaHewson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104---------ToolkitsDoes your school team function as a group or team? In this workshop guide, you will clearly define the impact of working as a team and the conditions necessary to establish effective teams. https://bit.ly/JLgroupteamDon’t let ineffective norms hold your team back. Download the Unpacking Team Norms guide todayhttps://bit.ly/jlnormsLearn more about Collaborative Response...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/_HhjNHgRHetp32f3rElU2BWGVwNZbLGNYIF0Vn55BsQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xYjk2/NTkxZGFiNjIxOTU0/NGZiMTAwOGFjNmI5/ZjUyMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}