This week, we’re bringing you something a little different—our very first guest interview! We sat down with Becca Silver, founder and CEO of The Whole Educator and one of our keynote speakers for the upcoming Principal Exchange Winter Conference. Together, we’re digging into a topic every school leader knows all too well: teacher resistance.

Becca shares why resistance happens, why it’s normal, and why the real issue isn’t “difficult teachers” but unmet needs, mindsets, and task-centered leadership approaches that unintentionally create pushback. From human-centered coaching to understanding different motivation profiles, Becca breaks down what’s really happening beneath the surface—and how principals can lead change more effectively and compassionately.

If you’ve ever rolled out a curriculum, launched an initiative, or simply asked your staff to try something new, this conversation will help you see resistance through a whole new lens.

About Today’s Guest: Becca Silver

Becca is the founder of The Whole Educator, a coach-of-coaches, leadership trainer, and expert in human-centered instructional leadership. Her keynote, “It Shouldn’t Be This Hard: Why Resistance Happens and What to Do About It,” will kick off our Winter Virtual Conference.

Learn more about Becca:

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  Website: thewholeeducator.com

  
  


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  Instagram: @thewholeeducator

  
  


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  LinkedIn: Becca Silver

  
  


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  Podcast: Coaching the Whole Educator

  
  

Conference Bonus

Loved what you heard? Use the code RESISTANT for 10% off your Winter Conference ticket and join Becca—and a powerhouse lineup of speakers—for a full day of practical strategies and leadership support.

 

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