From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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“Stand Tall” Steve Bollar has some incredible ideas to boost school culture. He not only offers a 7-week challenge that can transform your school, but also a framework that administrators can give their teachers and staff to improve decision-making and morale.
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3 Takeaways
- Try the 7‑week student‑to‑staff micro‑challenges to build relationships fast.
- Use the five levels of decision‑making to boost empowerment and morale.
- Define anchors (what you collectively respect and value) to unify culture and reduce toxic subcultures.
Vocabulary
- Anchors — The shared values your community agrees to respect and act on.
- Subcultures — Distinct groups inside a school that can help or harm culture.
- Five Levels of Decision‑Making — Clear roles for who decides and how, to increase empowerment.
Links from the Show
- Stand Tall Leadership website — www.standtallsteve.com
- Stand Tall Leadership (book) — https://amzn.to/45Fht7L
- Just Do This (book) — https://amzn.to/4fAnlDL
“Stand Tall” Steve Bollar
Steve Bollar, a.k.a. Stand Tall Steve, is an educational thought leader, former Superintendent of Schools, principal, author and a school culture and motivation expert. He is known for his quick wit, creative thought, and humorous personality.
Steve has been identified as one of the Top 30 Global Gurus In Education. He is the author of the leadership book Stand Tall Leadership, school culture book Just Do This… and is a co-author of the book series 10-Minute Classroom Starters.
Steve openly shares his knowledge, experiences and creativity with others. He currently speaks to students, staff and communities throughout the world about how to think differently about schools, education, and life.
The School Culture & Climate Show
https://www.standtallsteve.com/podcasts/the-school-climate-culture-show
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