Leadership for the Common Good
Welcome to Leadership for the Common Good, the podcast where we dive into the stories and strategies behind leadership that truly makes a difference.
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- Sep 14, 2026
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Shared Leadership in Community Schools: Principal + Community School Coordinator (opens the original)
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Jennifer McDowell talks with Mark Bea, principal in Kentwood, Michigan, and Gabi Coty, community school coordinator at Endeavour Elementary, about what community schools look like in practice and why shared leadership is central to making the strategy work. The conversation focuses on how they structure teams, distribute responsibility, and keep the work aligned with mission so the strategy stays transformational rather than becoming a side program. In this episode Mark Bea shares how a communit
Embracing Relational Leadership: Insights from Michigan (opens the original)
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This panel explores the transformative power of relational leadership, emphasizing how relationships shape effective leadership and community building. The speakers share personal journeys, practical practices, and insights on fostering relational cultures in schools and organizations. 🎙️ Listen to the full conversation and discover how coaching can strengthen schools, support educators, and advance leadership for the common good. Learn more about Jennifer's coaching work at Common Good Coaching
Building Coaching Cultures in Community Schools with Esperanza Martinez & Cora Watkins (opens the original)
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What does it take to build a coaching culture that helps educators thrive—and creates better outcomes for students? In this episode, Jennifer McDowell sits down with Esperanza Martinez and Cora Watkins , leaders who have helped shape the Community Schools movement within the Los Angeles Unified School District. Together, they explore how coaching can become a powerful driver of school transformation, strengthening leadership, supporting educators, and creating the conditions for every student to
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