Episode 25: The Interpersonal Skills Principals Need to Lead and Stay

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How do we better prepare principals for the adaptive challenges they face on the job?  

In this episode of Leading Voices, WestEd’s Ayele Dodoo explores the human side of school leadership and why interpersonal skills are essential for improving teaching and learning and cultivating healthy school communities. Dodoo discusses how principals can strengthen relationships, care for themselves and their teams, and distribute leadership, so they don’t have to carry the work alone. She also shares how districts can better support principals through strong relationships, consistent listening, and coaching.

Featuring voices from principals with whom Dodoo has worked, the conversation offers practical insights for principals and the leaders who support them. 

From the Episode

• In Their Words story featuring Principal Christine Aroyan
• Q&A with Dr. Anakonia Matsumoto and Ayele Dodoo

Ready to empower your school’s leaders?

Through six interactive sessions, WestEd’s Leadership Playbook strengthens the interpersonal skills education leaders need to shape culture, build teams, and develop talent through research-based practices.  Contact Ayele Dodoo.

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