{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6662a3996944b00012812269/67948fa2ae8b037c911424e1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to Build an Intentional School Culture | A Conversation With Joel Abel","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6662a3996944b00012812269/1737789289876-19d9668e-e297-4f1b-a35c-d603bb12e216.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, we dive deep into school culture with Joel Abel, author of Teacher First Management. Joel shares practical insights on how to build and maintain intentional school culture, introducing his culture feedback loop model that connects results, actions, and beliefs. We explore why simply mandating actions isn't enough and how to create experiences that genuinely shift teacher beliefs and behaviors.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Topics Covered:</strong></p><ul><li>Why culture happens whether you plan it or not</li><li>The culture feedback loop model</li><li>How beliefs drive actions in school settings</li><li>Leveraging diversity in international schools</li><li>Supporting different teacher motivations</li><li>Moving beyond student-centered to teacher-first management</li><li>Creating sustainable cultural change</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.abelauthor.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Teacher First Management</a> - Joel's book</li><li><a href=\"https://erinmeyer.com/books/the-culture-map/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Culture Map</a> by Erin Meyer</li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3><strong>Episode Partners</strong></h3><p><strong>The University of Warwick's International Programmes | Learn more at </strong><a href=\"https://foxly.me/GlobalEdLead\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>warwick.ac.uk</strong></a></p><p><strong>The International Curriculum Association | Learn more at </strong><a href=\"https://internationalcurriculum.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>internationalcurriculum.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Thank you for tuning in, and as always, if you found this episode useful, please share your experience. You can find me online on <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaningshane/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a> and <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/shaneleaning.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bluesky</a>. My website is <a href=\"http://shaneleaning.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">shaneleaning.com</a> and email address is <a href=\"mailto:shane@shaneleaning.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">shane@shaneleaning.com</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><br></h3><h3>About the host</h3><p>Shane Leaning, an organisational coach based in Shanghai, supports international schools globally. He co-founded Work Collaborative and hosts the chat-topping school leadership podcast, Global Ed Leaders. Previously, he worked as Regional Head of Teaching Development for Nord Anglia Education. Passionate about empowering educators, he is currently co-authoring 'Change Starts Here.' As a CollectivEd Fellow, Teacher Development Trust Associate, and TEDx speaker, Shane has extensive experience in the UK and Asia and is a recognised voice in international education leadership. Learn more at <a href=\"http://shaneleaning.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">shaneleaning.com</a>.</p>","author_name":"Shane Leaning | School Leadership & Organisational Development Coach"}