Leading Through Unprecedented Times

The Science of Hope (with Meghan Lawson)

Episode Summary

Assistant Superintendent and Author Megan Lawson discusses the importance of hope in education, emphasizing that hope is action-driven and involves setting meaningful goals, identifying pathways, and fostering resilience. She highlights the need for leaders to model vulnerability and positivity, as well as the reciprocal relationship between adult well-being and student success, ultimately advocating for authentic leadership. Listen to this episode to learn: - What are the key elements of the science of hope? - How can leaders model vulnerability effectively? - What's the relationship between adult well-being and student success?

Episode Notes

Guest: 
Meghan Lawson, Assistant Superintendent & Author 
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Host: 
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC 
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