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How to create a school environment that fosters leaders

By The Holdsworth Center|July 17, 2018
As the Director of Education for the Toronto District School Board, John Malloy.
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As the Director of Education for the Toronto District School Board, John Malloy believes leaders need to take ownership of their development — more than just attending workshops or events. To ensure that leaders are supported and students are empowered, Malloy’s team utilizes coaching, mentoring, and learning at all ages. To him, leadership is less about what you tell someone to do, but about the environment you create.

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