Building a PEOPLE FIRST Culture—One Tiny Moment at a Time

This episode explores how culture actually grows in schools, not through one big initiative, but through tiny moments that build trust, belonging, and momentum. Host Ashley Carranco talks with celebrated Keynote Speaker and Program Facilitator, Phil Boyte, about practical ways leaders can connect with people first, pace culture work across the year, and design simple rituals that make staff and students feel seen. The focus is on doable moves, relationship builders, and the mindset shift that helps teams sustain energy during the long middle of the year.

You will hear the case for starting with willing believers, celebrating small wins, and protecting leader energy through intentional habits. The aim is a campus where people want to be, where community beats isolation, and where culture and values lead the way. If you are ready to elevate connection and consistency, this episode gives you a practical path to try this month.

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Host: Ashley Carranco, Leader in Me Coach

Guest: Phil Boyte, Keynote Speaker and Program Facilitator

Timestamps:

(00:00 - 00:19) Culture buy in

(00:19 - 01:31) Open

(01:31 - 02:26) Student voice

(02:26 - 04:11) Preparing kids for life

(04:11 - 05:22) Tiny Moment cards

(05:22 - 07:28) Relationship builders

(07:28 - 09:18) Trust through stories

(09:18 - 12:19) What matters most

(12:19 - 14:31) The people first model

(14:31 - 18:05) Quick wins

(18:05 - 22:59) 90 second pause

(22:59 - 29:49) Staff designed culture

(29:49 - 37:49) Care for leaders

(37:49 - 38:54) Outro