In this episode, I am sharing a conversation I had with Jessica Vance and her latest book and work around Inquiry. In particular her book, Leading With a Lens of Inquiry, focuses on how to lead with inquiry to allow inquiry to flourish within the learning spaces for all learners(adults and students).

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TOPICS WE EXPLORE

1. Who is Jessica Vance?
2. How can we consider what is happening in our practice and connect with others?
3. The issue of disconnect that happens between leaders and staff.
4. How do we recalibrate our brain to support the work we know is best for kids?
5. The difficulty of letting go and truly listen to where to go next.
6. The power of community and not going alone in the ambiguity of inquiry.
7. Inquiry can be profound in moments of quiet, pause, and reflection.
8. Set an intention to listen, notice, and observe. Be present.
9. How do we begin with inquiry?
10. How can we be intentional with listening?

Question prompts Jessica shared during the podcast

• What is something I am working on or challenged by?
• What do your actions say about your values?
• I notice that some of you are sharing…..
• I notice that some of you have noticed……
• What are your learners telling you?

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YOUR CHALLENGE

Check out the Leading With Inquiry website

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1. Listen with intention when we ask questions of our learners
2. Provide space for the provocations that arise from the questions