Released December 16, 2025
In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson speak with Tyler Comeau, principal, leadership strategist, and author of The Elemental Leader. Drawing from his experience as an educator, firefighter, and coach, Tyler shares how his Elemental Framework — Earth (values), Air (adversity), Water (change), and Fire (decisions) — helps leaders align their personal strengths with team collaboration.
???? What you’ll learn in this episode:
How principals can make better, more collaborative decisions
- Lessons from firefighting and coaching that apply to school leadership
- How to leverage team strengths using the Elemental Framework
- Strategies to foster trust, connection, and shared ownership in schools
If you’re a school leader, administrator, or educator wanting to strengthen your team’s collaboration and decision-making, this episode is packed with actionable insights!
Check out a previous episode featuring Tyler.
Learn more about Tyler Comeau at www.elemental educator.com
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