Grounded in the Wallace Foundation’s research, this session transforms change management from a source of friction into a catalyst for growth by scaffolding the structural, procedural, and cultural pillars of effective leadership. Leaders will move beyond "firefighting" to adopting a mindset of intentional stewardship, learning to protect teacher well-being while driving high-impact school improvements. Participants will leave with the foundation for developing the clarity and capacity to navigate complex transitions without the typical leadership burnout.