Unleashing Potential with Bill Sommers and Dan Sitner

Our schools face constant change driven by technology, political unrest, and the need to learn faster than ever. As Peter Senge put it, “The only truly sustainable competitive advantage for an organization is its ability to learn faster than its competitors.” The leaders who unleash the potential of their schools are the ones who Facilitate rather than control Listen before they speak Build cultures where people feel safe raising problems and offering solutions Know that the best ideas often come from the people closest to the work: teachers, staff, and families In this session we will look at how to move: From command to collaboration From control to empowerment From having all the answers to asking the right questions What we’ll explore Stakeholder Centered Leadership: how it builds and keeps up a learning culture Practical applications and action steps leaders can model How to develop future leaders throughout your school What legacy do you want to leave as a leader? Meet our guests William A. Sommers, Ph.D. More than 40 years in educational leadership as a principal, consultant, and coach Specializes in leadership coaching, organizational development, and conflict management Author of several books on leadership and school improvement Dan Sitner Executive leadership coach and founder of Clear Purpose Coaching Over 30 years of executive experience in operations, sales, and distribution Certified in executive coaching and leadership assessment Bill and Dan are co-authors of Unleashing Potential: How Great Leaders Facilitate Success. Both advocate a facilitative leadership style that helps individuals and teams reach their full potential.