Engaging Your Storm: The Power of Strengths and Engagement in Education -- Called to Coach

Описание: Learn what a Gallup award-winning workplace of educators is doing to engage its employees as they apply their strengths.

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In this episode of Gallup’s Called to Coach, Jim Collison and host Emily Behling are joined by Ted Neitzke, CEO of CESA 6 and mayor of Port Washington, Wisconsin. Ted brings a wealth of educational leadership experience to the discussion, shedding light on how strengths-based coaching can transform school cultures and enhance employee engagement. With a passion for fostering learning environments, Ted shares insights from his journey of turning CESA 6 into a thriving organization that has won the prestigious Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award three times.

Ted discusses the concept of “Buffalo Leadership” — a mindset inspired by how buffalo confront storms head-on instead of shying away from challenges. He explains that this powerful metaphor encapsulates the proactive approach CESA 6 employs in tackling difficulties within the education sector. Through this lens, Ted reveals the foundational values that drive their mission to support children and empower educators, ultimately leading to positive outcomes for the entire community.

CESA 6 supports numerous public school systems, offering various services that range from strategic planning to operational support. He emphasizes the importance of nurturing a strengths-based culture within the organization, which starts from the leadership level and permeates through every tier of staff engagement. The need for robust employee engagement is underscored as Ted recounts the pivotal moments when CESA 6 began focusing on the Q12 employee engagement survey, allowing them to identify areas for improvement and proactively address staff satisfaction.

And CESA 6 incorporates a strengths-based approach into its culture, supporting over 60 Certified Strengths Coaches within the organization. Ted notes that this initiative has fostered a unique environment where staff can explore and leverage their strengths, leading to high levels of engagement and positive school cultures. He also highlights the importance of recognition within the workplace, where engaging conversations and genuine acknowledgments of effort fuel a culture that embraces growth, even in failure.

Ted acknowledges that transformations take time, engaging in iterative learning that prioritizes the staff's wellbeing and personal development. This approach has fostered an engaged environment where every member feels empowered to contribute positively.

Ted acknowledges that the journey toward high engagement may feel daunting, especially for organizations facing cultural challenges. However, he affirms that the choice to engage is one that every leader must embrace. The discussion emphasizes the dynamic potential of strengths-based coaching to not only enhance individual performance but also transform entire organizational cultures, making them vibrant places to work.

Join the conversation and discover how you can apply these principles to foster a thriving coaching culture, whether in education or any other field. Tune in to this empowering episode of Called to Coach and be prepared to face challenges head-on, just like the buffalo!

Chapters:
00:00:00 60931101 Engaging Your Storm 3 6 25
00:00:06 Called to Coach
00:02:47 Understanding CESA 6
00:04:15 The Buffalo Leadership Mindset
00:07:10 Employee Engagement Journey
00:10:37 Overcoming Initial Challenges
00:13:57 Shifting Mindsets on Engagement
00:16:07 The Importance of Love in Leadership
00:20:42 Engaging Teachers and Staff
00:23:39 Language of Leadership
00:25:35 Creating a Strengths-Based Culture
00:30:53 Embracing Authenticity
00:34:42 Normalizing Strengths in Conversations
00:36:08 The Role of Recognition
00:39:28 Navigating Recognition Effectively
00:43:30 Celebrating Failure as a Learning Opportunity
00:49:06 Legacy of Engagement and Support
00:51:12 Overcoming Doubts in Leadership
00:52:58 The Future of Engagement