How a Superintendent Built a Housing Subdivision to Save His School District with Dr Dan Stecken - Ep 118

How do you build a thrive-first culture of collaboration when stress is at an all-time high?

In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna sit down with Dr. Dan Stecken—Superintendent of Seneca Township High School, author of "Stressed Leaders: Stay in the Game," and founder of the Stressed Leaders Summit. Dan shares how he used out-of-the-box collaboration to combat school enrollment declines by helping build a housing subdivision, how losing 120+ pounds reshaped his leadership perspective, and how leaders can reconnect with their core purpose.

Learn more about Dan Stecken at www.stressedleaders.com and www.danstecken.com

Released November 3, 2026

Connect with Dan Stecken

Email: stressedleaders(at)gmail.com

X: @Supt_Stecken

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Connect with Kurtis Hewson

Email kurtis.hewson(at)jigsawlearning.ca

Twitter/X @hewsonk27

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Connect with Lorna Hewson

Email lorna.hewson(at)jigsawlearning.ca

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Author: Nadine Wood