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Three Questions Your Board Chair Should Be Asking You
What if three simple questions could significantly strengthen your partnership with your Board Chair?
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2 days ago1 min read
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Leading at Low Tide
In the school year. when even the strongest leaders feel their energy dipping, TLN provides three tips to energize leaders.
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Mar 141 min read
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You Already Have a Vision—Now Make It Clear
Often, when I work with school leaders, they already have a vision—they just don’t recognize it as such.
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Mar 31 min read
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From Inspiration to Transition—The Art of Performance Management
This month, The Leader Network's Roundtables focused on the art of managing different levels of performance within our schools.
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Feb 191 min read
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January ‘25 Roundtable Insights: Managing Up, Down, Sideways, And Out
Our January roundtables highlighted the importance of clear, consistent, and compassionate communication in our leadership.
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Jan 221 min read
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The Leader's Lens: Fostering Meaningful Dialogue in Polarized Times
School Leaders – This month’s Leader Network Roundtables focused on a critical theme: fostering meaningful dialogue in a polarized world.
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Oct 17, 20241 min read
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5 Essential Supports Every School Leader Needs (Especially Now)
At The Leader Network, we’ve identified 5 essential supports every school leader needs to thrive, especially as the school year progresses.
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Sep 25, 20243 min read
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Looking Forward: A Year of Renewal and Resilience
As we approach Labor Day, and gear up for the year ahead, we stand on the edge of possibility—a perfect time and place to pause and reflect
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Aug 31, 20241 min read
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Building Resilient Teams: Strengthening Leadership and Collaboration
At The Leader Network, we believe in the power of resilient and cohesive teams to navigate challenges and achieve success.
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Jul 24, 20242 min read
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Recharge, Reflect, and Refocus: Strategies for Summer Renewal
As the echoes of the school year fade and summer stretches before us, it's time to embrace a much-needed pause. This season isn't just for s
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Jul 10, 20242 min read
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Make Your Leadership Team Retreat Count!
We can help you with your admin retreat. Here are a few key pointers to ensure your leadership team retreat is both effective and inspiring:
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May 20, 20242 min read
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Leading with Persistence: The Essential Role of Follow-Through for School Heads and CEOs
In our Coaching & Mentoring programs, we emphasize that successful leadership hinges on the essential role of follow-through. For Heads...
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Apr 29, 20242 min read
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“Teamwork Makes the Dream Work”: Collaboration as a Competitive Advantage
While many leaders champion the mantra 'teamwork makes the dream work,' few truly grasp just how vital a collaborative and unified team...
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Apr 22, 20241 min read
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Why Self-Compassion is Your Best Leadership Strategy
How often do we direct that compassion inward? Leading with heart comes naturally to those deeply invested in the well-being of our schools.
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Apr 10, 20241 min read
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Your Next Chapter: A Guide to Continued & Inspired Career Growth
In my conversations with independent school leaders considering their next big move, my message is simple: Imagine a future that’s...
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Mar 25, 20241 min read
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Lessons from March Madness: Reimagining Equity in Education
As March Madness unfolds, I'm reminded of the powerful insights shared by Bettina Love in a recent Education Week article . An...
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Mar 21, 20241 min read
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Telescope and Microscope
Recently, I shared a metaphor from John Gordon's book The Power of a Positive Team: The Concepts of the ‘Telescope and Microscope.'
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Mar 12, 20241 min read
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Aligning Strength, Passion, and Purpose: A Guide to Meaningful Career Transitions
As you consider your next steps, think about leveraging your strengths, embracing your passions, and making an impact.
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Mar 4, 20241 min read
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Networking Made Easy at the NAIS Conference
As you gear up for the NAIS conference this week, The Leader Network wants to help make the most of your networking opportunies.
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Feb 28, 20241 min read
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