Nodal Leadership by Primer

Primer

Nodal Leadership by Primer is for leaders seeking practical inspiration and community.  We believe that every organization behaves like a complex, living organism. The health of the whole depends upon the well-being of each member individually and on strong relationships throughout the system. A healthy team means authentic, exciting collaboration and a capacity to navigate change with ingenuity and resilience. We offer modular, flexible, and responsive leadership coaching and professional development solutions. Contact us at connect@primeredu.com or check out our Substack, primeredu.substack.com, or our website: www.primeredu.com. Join us as we inspire and guide you on your journey towards a more collaborative approach to leadership. 

  1. 01/08/2025

    13. The FIRE of Collective Willpower

    What fuels a team’s fire? Is collective motivation just a spark, or can it become a sustained blaze? This week on Nodal Leadership, we dive into the art and science of stoking collective willpower to achieve shared goals. Drawing inspiration from Casey Gwinn and Chan Hellman’s Hope Rising and the incredible energy of dynamic teams, we explore: Why individual "fire" is essential, but collective "FIRE" transforms outcomes.The habits of high-performing teams that cultivate shared motivation.Our FIRE framework to help teams stay focused, inspired, and resilient, even when challenges arise.This isn’t about carrots or sticks; it’s about kindling a better future together. Don’t miss this week’s podcast and Substack article. Gain practical tools to bring renewed energy to your teams and organizations. Read on Substack: https://bit.ly/4h56R6h Nodal Leadership by Primer is for leaders seeking practical inspiration and community. We believe that every organization behaves like a complex, living organism. The health of the whole depends upon the well-being of each member individually and on strong relationships throughout the system. A healthy team means authentic, exciting collaboration and a capacity to navigate change with ingenuity and resilience. We offer modular, flexible, and responsive leadership coaching and professional development solutions. Join us as we inspire and guide you on your journey towards a more collaborative approach to leadership. Email: connect@primeredu.com Website: www.primeredu.com. Substack: https://primeredu.substack.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/primeredu

    10 min
  2. 12/18/2024

    12. The Collective Goal-Setting Cycle

    What does it take to set goals that truly inspire and drive your team forward? This week on the Nodal Leadership Podcast, we explore the Collective Goal-Setting Cycle—a practical framework for balancing vision, priorities, and mandates. Inspired by Hope Rising: How the Science of HOPE Can Change Your Life, this episode is packed with actionable insights for leaders in education and beyond. Learn how to: Build engagement by responding to priorities your team identifies.Turn external mandates into meaningful action steps.Foster hope as a driver of collective success. Don’t forget to grab our Goal-Setting tool on Substack for a deeper dive- https://bit.ly/3VLcVbR Let’s set goals that inspire. Nodal Leadership by Primer is for leaders seeking practical inspiration and community. We believe that every organization behaves like a complex, living organism. The health of the whole depends upon the well-being of each member individually and on strong relationships throughout the system. A healthy team means authentic, exciting collaboration and a capacity to navigate change with ingenuity and resilience. We offer modular, flexible, and responsive leadership coaching and professional development solutions. Join us as we inspire and guide you on your journey towards a more collaborative approach to leadership. Email: connect@primeredu.com Website: www.primeredu.com. Substack: https://primeredu.substack.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/primeredu

    13 min
  3. 12/11/2024

    11. Why Hope?

    What is hope? A fleeting wish, or something deeper? This week, we kick off a new mini-series exploring hope—not as a vague feeling, but as a practice that can transform lives, communities, and organizations. Drawing from Hope Rising by Casey Gwinn and Chan Hellman, we break hope down into three actionable components: Goal-setting: The power of imagining a better future and learning to re-goal when life throws curveballs.Willpower: The energy and agency to act, fueled by individual and collective support.Waypower: Charting multiple paths to success and adapting when obstacles arise.Hope isn’t just for dreamers—it’s a measurable, malleable skill that leaders can cultivate and spread. Join us as we discuss how nodal leaders can inspire hope in their teams and communities, even in challenging times. Dive deeper on Substack: https://bit.ly/3BkcoGX Let’s practice hope together. Nodal Leadership by Primer is for leaders seeking practical inspiration and community. We believe that every organization behaves like a complex, living organism. The health of the whole depends upon the well-being of each member individually and on strong relationships throughout the system. A healthy team means authentic, exciting collaboration and a capacity to navigate change with ingenuity and resilience. We offer modular, flexible, and responsive leadership coaching and professional development solutions. Join us as we inspire and guide you on your journey towards a more collaborative approach to leadership. Email: connect@primeredu.com Website: www.primeredu.com. Substack: https://primeredu.substack.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/primeredu

    12 min
  4. 12/07/2024

    10. The Leadership Cure: Dr. Jonathan Long on Building Resilient Schools

    This week on Nodal Leadership, we’re thrilled to bring you a powerful conversation with Dr. Jonathan Long, Head of Academy at Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad, and a true pioneer in education leadership. In this episode, we delve into: The leadership practices that empower teachers and students alike.Practical approaches to overcoming burnout and building resilient academic communities.How fostering belonging and collaboration transforms education systems.Dr. Long shares decades of experience and actionable insights that will resonate with educators, leaders, and anyone passionate about building sustainable and thriving systems. If you’re seeking inspiration and practical tools for leading in education or beyond, this episode is for you. View the video on our Substack channel: https://bit.ly/3OOatNG Nodal Leadership by Primer is for leaders seeking practical inspiration and community. We believe that every organization behaves like a complex, living organism. The health of the whole depends upon the well-being of each member individually and on strong relationships throughout the system. A healthy team means authentic, exciting collaboration and a capacity to navigate change with ingenuity and resilience. We offer modular, flexible, and responsive leadership coaching and professional development solutions. Join us as we inspire and guide you on your journey towards a more collaborative approach to leadership. Email: connect@primeredu.com Website: www.primeredu.com. Substack: https://primeredu.substack.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/primeredu

    32 min

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Nodal Leadership by Primer is for leaders seeking practical inspiration and community.  We believe that every organization behaves like a complex, living organism. The health of the whole depends upon the well-being of each member individually and on strong relationships throughout the system. A healthy team means authentic, exciting collaboration and a capacity to navigate change with ingenuity and resilience. We offer modular, flexible, and responsive leadership coaching and professional development solutions. Contact us at connect@primeredu.com or check out our Substack, primeredu.substack.com, or our website: www.primeredu.com. Join us as we inspire and guide you on your journey towards a more collaborative approach to leadership.