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The 4 in Chapters4Change:
The G.R.O.W. Leadership Cycle
G.R.O.W. = Ground • Reflect • Own • Weave​​
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At Chapters4Change, the G.R.O.W. Leadership Cycle guides our approach to equity-focused learning and action. It is a continuous journey that turns personal insight into collective leadership for transformative change
G.R.O.W. Leadership Cycle:
#1: G — Ground
Root yourself in awareness and purpose.
At Chapters4Change, grounding means connecting with your values, experiences, and sense of purpose as a change agent. It is the first step in noticing assumptions, expanding awareness, and preparing to engage with diverse perspectives.
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🪴 In our programs, transformative learning begins with self-awareness and openness to growth.
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#2: R — Reflect
Engage in deep, critical reflection.
Reflection at Chapters4Change involves dialogue, storytelling, and inquiry to explore how your experiences shape your worldview and actions. Reflection builds empathy, humility, and a shared understanding across participants.
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💠Through guided reflection, we expand learning individually and collectively.
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#3: O — Own
Take responsibility for your growth and leadership journey.
Chapters4Change encourages participants to own their role in creating equitable spaces. Owning means courage, accountability, and committing to personal, professional, and systemic change.
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🔥 Transformative leadership emerges when participants take responsibility for their role in change.
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#4: W — Weave
Integrate learning into action, community, and systems.
Weaving is how Chapters4Change turns insight into impact. Participants bring learning into their workplaces and communities — co-creating spaces of belonging, inclusion, and equity.
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🌿 In our approach, transformative leadership is woven into daily practice and relationships.
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Essence:
At Chapters4Change, learning transforms into leadership when insight is intentionally woven into everyday practice, relationships, and systems — creating lasting, collective impact.
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"Janice and Jennifer were such caring and thoughtful facilitators. They created the conditions for honest and vulnerable conversations and demonstrated how we are all lifelong learners just trying to get it right."
"The Savvy Ally book club is an essential experience for any adult who is connected to a school. You will gain knowledge, strategies and the motivation to “get it right” when it comes to creating inclusive and thriving school communities for our students!" 😊
"My experience with The Savvy Ally book club was one of joy and learning! Full of community and love; we learned and connected together in a common goal of making schools more equitable. Thank you so much for holding this experience and I know we will all continue the work!"
“My experience with the Me and White Supremacy book club was one of joy and learning as I delved into critical
conversations about race and bias! Full of community and love; we learned and connected together in a common
goal of making schools more equitable."​
🌟 Exciting News for K–12 Educators and School Staff! 🌟
At Chapters4Change, we are thrilled to have launchd the 'All the Little Monsters Learning Circle: An Exploration into Anxiety, Depression, and Meaningful Allyship', a six-week professional development experience designed to centre student wellness and foster meaningful allyship in schools.
This learning circle uses David A. Robertson’s award-winning book 'All the Little Monsters: How I Learned to Live With Anxiety' to explore the challenges and victories of living with chronic anxiety and depression.
Throughout the sessions, participants will:
✔ Engage in critical reflection with an interactive Reflection Guide
✔ Practice empathic communication through the Circle Way process
✔ Build personal strategies for emotional regulation and allyship
✔ Explore sensitive themes with care, supported by anchors and reflective practices
This learning circle provides a supportive space for educators and school staff to develop the skills and understanding needed to create inclusive, compassionate, and mentally healthy school communities. As one of the learning circle participants shared:
"Participating in the All the Little Monsters Learning Circle has transformed the way I approach student wellness. The guided reflections and Circle Way practices gave me tools to support my students with empathy and understanding." – Educator, Ontario
💬 Interested in learning more about this literature circle or other Chapters4Change initiatives?
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