Episode Details

Two-way communication is key between leaders and board members. In this Accelerate Your Performance podcast episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher invites Dr. Nate Nelson, Superintendent of the Porterville Unified School District, and Lillian Durbin, President of Trustees at the district, to share with us how they foster a strong relationship and communication between school leaders and the board. Listen as they explain how two-way communication and investing time in building a collaborative relationship with your board can lead to innovation and positively impact a school district.

This episode addresses questions, such as:

• Why are collaboration and open communication important to cultivate between your board and school leaders?
• How can you build a collaborative relationship with your board?
• How can executive leaders foster a relationship with board members that is innovative and yields positive outcomes for students?

Recommended Resources: Running Plays to Achieve Success, Building Trust to Enable Success for Boards and Leaders, Working With the School Board, & The Power of Collaboration