July 21st | Lead & Learn Forum Click here for the schedule! Purpose The Lead & Learn Forum will equip school leaders with evidence-based leadership practices aligned with the CIWP foundations and the CPS School Leader Framework
Logistics
8:15 am - 3:35 pm
In-Person @ Hancock HS for all school leaders
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The title is a reality check. When communication breaks down, that defensive thought, "Who are you talking to?" is exactly what triggers walls to go up. The goal of this session is to teach people how to speak so clearly, and with such evident respect, that the defensive walls never have a reason to be built in the first place. True professional growth and organizational health thrive on radical candor, yet most people avoid difficult conversations out of fear of conflict or damaged relationships. This presentation tackles the uncomfortable head-on. Participants will learn how to dismantle defensive reactions, speak with uncompromised clarity, and deliver high-stakes feedback without burning bridges. By mastering the balance between fierce accountability and deep psychological safety, leaders and educators will discover that the most courageous conversations don't end relationships; they strengthen them.
