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How can school leaders foster more effective teamwork and collaboration among teachers to improve instruction and culture? Brad Johnson and Robert Hinchliffe use the analogy of geese V formations to show what effective teamwork really looks like for success. They discuss roles and responsibilities--each goose has a role to play in the flock, from leader to follower; the importance of recognizing individual strengths and assigning roles accordingly; and the impact of each team member fulfilling their responsibilities. They also discuss the skills that the teams need in order to work together: working together to achieve a common goal; fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose; adaptability and flexibility; encouragement and support; trust and reliance; and leadership and followership. Each chapter is filled with strategies and examples for leaders in any setting and ends with a Sharpen Your Winning Edge section offering tips you can use immediately.

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"""Building Dynamic Teamwork in Schools strategically illustrates some of the best leadership lessons through the majestic flight of geese. Brad Johnson invites leaders to witness the grace and beauty of geese while learning from their strengths. Throughout the book, readers can almost hear their melodious honking, and picture the synergy of their teamwork. Johnson provides practical strategies to help leaders enhance team chemistry and synergy, similar to the interactions of the geese. He offers practical tips and activities to unleash the potential of a team, and to elevate a group of coworkers to become a team of interconnected colleagues. I was inspired by Johnson’s explanation of the safe and supportive V formation and the merit of shared leadership and team building. Johnson eloquently outlines this and many more lessons from nature."" –Carrie Hruby, Ed.D., Superintendent and Author of Comfy Shoes and Keychains: Tips for Women in Leadership"

"""Building Dynamic Teamwork in Schools strategically illustrates some of the best leadership lessons through the majestic flight of geese. Brad Johnson and Robert Hinchliffe invite leaders to witness the grace and beauty of geese while learning from their strengths. Throughout the book, readers can almost hear their melodious honking, and picture the synergy of their teamwork. Johnson and Hinchliffe provide practical strategies to help leaders enhance team chemistry and synergy, similar to the interactions of the geese. He offers practical tips and activities to unleash the potential of a team, and to elevate a group of coworkers to become a team of interconnected colleagues. I was inspired by Johnson’s explanation of the safe and supportive V formation and the merit of shared leadership and team building. Johnson eloquently outlines this and many more lessons from nature."" –Carrie Hruby, Ed.D., Superintendent and Author of Comfy Shoes and Keychains: Tips for Women in Leadership"

"""Building Dynamic Teamwork in Schools strategically illustrates some of the best leadership lessons through the majestic flight of geese. Brad Johnson and Robert Hinchliffe invite leaders to witness the grace and beauty of geese while learning from their strengths. Throughout the book, readers can almost hear their melodious honking, and picture the synergy of their teamwork. Johnson and Hinchliffe provide practical strategies to help leaders enhance team chemistry and synergy, similar to the interactions of the geese. They offer practical tips and activities to unleash the potential of a team, and to elevate a group of coworkers to become a team of interconnected colleagues. I was inspired by Johnson and Hinchliffe’s explanation of the safe and supportive V formation and the merit of shared leadership and team building. Johnson and Hinchliffe eloquently outline this and many more lessons from nature."" –Carrie Hruby, Ed.D., Superintendent and Author of Comfy Shoes and Keychains: Tips for Women in Leadership ""Johnson and Hinchliffe captured the essence of synergy within transformational teams. They use the “V formation” as an exemplar for collective efficacy through the essential elements of communication, trust, collaboration, clear vision, and purpose. The 12 Principles outlined in this book are certain to create high-perforforming teams that produce high-performing students within high-performing schools."" –Rachel Alex, Ed.D., Leadership Consultant and Coach"

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Brad Johnson (@DrBradJohnson) has over 25 years of experience as a teacher and administrator at the K–12 and collegiate level. He is author of several books and one of the most inspirational and affirmational speakers in education. Robert Hinchliffe is a successful principal in Las Vegas, Nevada, and has been an administrator for over 18 years. He is the author of the book It’s All About Perspective and hosts a podcast with the same name.

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