Your Morning Boost
🤝 The Magic is in the Simple Acts: Transforming School Culture with Intentional Greetings 👋
05 Dec 2025
The most powerful tool for improving school climate might be the simplest one: the intentional greeting. In this highly practical episode of Your Morning Boost, we dive into the transformative power of using a student’s name, making eye contact, and offering genuine acknowledgment. Drawing on key insights from Erin King's work, we explain how this consistent act of connection significantly impacts emotional regulation and fosters a profound sense of belonging and safety for every learner. Key Actionable Takeaways: Emotional Regulation Boost: Learn how personal acknowledgment reduces student anxiety and increases enthusiasm for learning. Universal Buy-In: Why visible leadership and training all staff are critical to amplify the impact across the entire school. Resilient Culture: Discover how consistent connection acts as the "glue" that builds a resilient web of support and trust, transforming your school culture. Ready to build the foundational rapport that drives student success? Subscribe and listen now to start leveraging the magic that lives in the simplest acts of human connection! Reference Article: This discussion is informed by Erin King's work on connection in schools: https://www.awbeducation.org/general-resources/erin-king/thepowerofasimplegreeting Find out more about what we do: AWB Education - awbeducation.org Grundmeyer Leader Services - grundmeyerleadersearch.com Got a mailbag question? Reach out to us at [email protected]
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