Sunday Mar 01, 2026
How Leaders Build Trust and Community: A Conversation on "Forward, Together" with Cristina Capretta
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Guest host Cristina Capretta, a district communications director, joins George Couros for a practical and candid conversation about his new book Forward, Together: Moving Schools from Conflict to Community in Contentious Times. Cristina shares her biggest takeaways from the book and reflects on how communication leaders can help move schools from conflict to community by shaping the district story, building strong relationships, and inviting staff into meaningful collaboration.
The episode explores real examples from district communication work, how to address criticism with clarity and care, and how storytelling helps teams feel understood and connected. George and Cristina also talk about the emotional weight educators carry and how leaders can create space for staff to grow, learn, and feel supported.
They discuss how AI can enhance communication, improve productivity, and support creative work while keeping empathy, authenticity, and human judgment at the forefront.
Listeners will walk away with practical insights for strengthening culture, improving communication, and building more connected school communities.
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