Strong Relationships Build Strong Teams: Leadership Lessons with Teach Better’s Jeff Gargas - Ep 55

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In 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 #SchoolCulture

Learn more about Jeff Gargas at www.teachbetter.com
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Toolkits
Does 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.
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Music: “Culture of Collaboration” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Building a Culture of Collaboration.

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