Name: Leading with Compassion: Mindsets that Empower People and Systems
Start: 2026-07-22T13:35:00-0400
End: 2026-07-22T14:35:00-0400

2026 WCPSS Summer Leadership Conference Onward Together - Leading with Compassion and Courage

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Leading with Compassion: Mindsets that Empower People and Systems

Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:35pm - 2:35pm EDT

Room 17

Educators are reaching breaking points in massive numbers and need meaning, clarity, and psychological safety. Leaders are buffers of energy and morale for groups they support. Safety and empowerment come from facilitating, not influencing the outcome when leading groups. This session invites leaders to examine how their mindsets either constrain or unlock the collective intelligence, resilience, and well-being of their teams. Grounded in the Teachers As Facilitators (Garmston & McKanders), this interactive session moves beyond strategies to focus on how leaders show up – especially in moments that matter most. Participants will experience practical shifts that increase psychological safety, deepen trust, and build more empowered, self-directed teams. Leaders will leave with tools and processes they can immediately apply to create environments where people feel seen, valued, and capable of doing their best work.

Devices are welcome. Both hard copy and digital handouts will be available.

Speakers

Dr. Phil Echols

Org Development & Inclusion Specialist, Become Better Global, LLC

Dr. Echols is an organizational development and human connection consultant, speaker, and facilitator with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals, teams, and organizations. A former teacher, school counselor, and professional learning leader, he works across education... Read More →

Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:35pm - 2:35pm EDT
Room 17

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