Your Goals Are Set. Now Stay the Course.
How to keep your school leadership goals alive as the year gets busy. by Jim Best This summer, The Leader Network worked with school leaders, leadership teams, and boards of trustees across the country — and around the world — as they prepared for the year ahead. Together, we set school leadership goals, helped make hard choices, and translated aspirations into real work plans. The conversations were energizing. And important. There's something powerful about a group deciding
Sep 12 min read
Leadership Assessment. Done Differently.
There’s a different way to approach leadership assessment.
One that creates clarity for the Head, alignment with the board, and coherence across the leadership team. Done well, leadership assessment doesn’t just evaluate leadership—it strengthens it. It builds alignment between Head and Board. It brings clarity and focus to the leadership team.
And it creates a shared path forward. Done differently, it becomes one of the most valuable leadership tools a school has.
Apr 62 min read
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.
Dec 5, 20252 min read