Setting goals at the beginning of the year clarifies priorities and gives everyone a sense of direction. But here’s the harder part: How do we make sure our goals don’t just live on paper, but shape real growth? That’s where evaluation—done thoughtfully—comes in.

What do you hope your team says about your leadership at year's end? This is the kind of question that reminds us what leadership is really about. If you’re looking to start the year with purpose, presence, and principle, we’d love to walk beside you. The Leader Network offers coaching, roundtables, retreats, and growth assessments that help school leaders grow—and grow strong teams in the process.

How can one critical comment outweigh five pieces of praise? And what can we do about it? Here are 3 things TLN shares with leaders.

At The Leader Network, we’ve identified 5 essential supports every school leader needs to thrive, especially as the school year progresses.

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