The Match: Why
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I’m so glad you’re here. This space is a spark for leaders—one word, one sentence, one passage each week to keep your fire lit.
Word: Why
Sentence:
Your why won’t protect you from the hard days—but it will carry you through them.
Passage:
Before we changed anything at Sullivan High School, before the numbers moved, before the culture shifted, we had to answer one question: Why are we here?
For me, it was simple: I wanted to build a school I’d be proud to send my own child to. A place where students felt seen, where educators had a voice, and where the community could finally believe in what was possible.
The how changed a hundred times. The why never did.
Your Turn:
What’s your why—and how are you staying connected to it right now?
Tell me how this shows up in your leadership—I’m here for the conversation.
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on August 8, 2025 at 6:26 am
I appreciate this week’s match. I am cultivating trust right now through transparency.
I manage a cohort of 35 Teacher Leaders. Last year was the first time I took on the work and while much was organized it became quickly clear to me that participants weren’t clear on some key elements of the program. I spent the year last year making shifts and now starting this year with what I believe is very clear transparency on roles and responsibilities. Not only of the participants but of myself and my team as well.
Thank you for inviting me to the conversation.
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on August 8, 2025 at 2:21 pm
I love how you’ve connected trust to transparency here. It sounds like you’ve done the hard work of listening, adjusting, and setting clearer expectations — which can be one of the most powerful ways to build trust in a team. I imagine your Teacher Leaders are starting this year with a stronger sense of clarity and confidence because of it. Thanks for sharing your story — it adds so much to the conversation!
I appreciate this week’s match. I am cultivating trust right now through transparency.
I manage a cohort of 35 Teacher Leaders. Last year was the first time I took on the work and while much was organized it became quickly clear to me that participants weren’t clear on some key elements of the program. I spent the year last year making shifts and now starting this year with what I believe is very clear transparency on roles and responsibilities. Not only of the participants but of myself and my team as well.
Thank you for inviting me to the conversation.
I love how you’ve connected trust to transparency here. It sounds like you’ve done the hard work of listening, adjusting, and setting clearer expectations — which can be one of the most powerful ways to build trust in a team. I imagine your Teacher Leaders are starting this year with a stronger sense of clarity and confidence because of it. Thanks for sharing your story — it adds so much to the conversation!