1. Welcome & Framing the Session (5 minutes)
Content: Introduce the purpose of the workshop, share outcomes, and establish norms.
Engagement: Quick icebreaker where participants pair up to share one leadership joy or challenge.
Process: Peer-to-peer interaction to immediately build connections.
2. The Science of Joyful Leadership (10 minutes)
Content: Present key research on Positive Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, and Mindfulness in leadership.
Engagement: Short multimedia segment (slides with visuals, brief stories).
Process: Audience polls via devices (e.g., Mentimeter or Poll Everywhere) on current leadership stressors and successes.
3. Emotional Resonance in Action (10 minutes)
Content: Explain how resonance creates trust, motivation, and belonging.
Engagement: Mini-demo: Facilitator models resonant vs. dissonant leadership interaction.
Process: Small group discussion to reflect on personal experiences with resonant leadership.
4. Practical Leadership Tools (15 minutes)
Content: Teach strategies: active listening, authentic communication, stress-reduction, and joy-infused practices.
Engagement: Role-play scenarios where participants practice one strategy.
Process: Triad activity with feedback exchange.
5. Reflection & Mindfulness Practice (5 minutes)
Content: Introduce a short mindfulness exercise for self-regulation and focus.
Engagement: Guided practice, followed by journaling prompt.
Process: Individual reflection with optional sharing in pairs.
6. Application to School/District Context (10 minutes)
Content: Connect tools to real-life school leadership challenges (staff meetings, one-on-ones, district initiatives).
Engagement: Case study or scenario discussion in groups.
Process: Peer-to-peer brainstorming and action planning.
7. Wrap-Up & Call to Action (5 minutes)
Content: Revisit learning outcomes, summarize key takeaways, and share resources.
Engagement: Each participant commits to one action step on a sticky note or digital board.
Process: Collective share-out to reinforce community and accountability.
1. Participants will be able to relate how their well being is not only correlational to bottom line results but actually causal, and will be able to use that information to foster a healthier climate
2. Participants will be able to utilize practices that infuse emotional resonance into their interactions with groups and individuals, leading to greater buy-in and deeper connections
3. Participants will be able to apply emotional intelligence strategies to help them lead more peacefully, and more courageously while staying aligned with their values.
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