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You Can’t Please Everyone: Why It’s So Hard for School Leaders

A reflection on the human side of school leadership in December — why discomfort is natural, why purpose matters more than popularity, and how leaders can navigate tough moments with clarity, courage, and care.

Executive Coaching & Mentoring

Dec 5, 20252 min read

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What Will They Say About Your Leadership This Year?

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.

Executive Coaching & Mentoring

Aug 4, 20251 min read

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Why One Critical Comment Can Crush Five Compliments

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.

Executive Coaching & Mentoring

May 8, 20252 min read

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