The best candidates for Head of School or Senior Administration roles pursue leadership not as a step up, but as a step into purpose. If one has ever had the pleasure of falling in love with another person, they don’t just think it; they feel it. Con...
In my years supporting school leaders in the search process, I’ve interviewed thousands of educators, and I almost always begin the same way: “Tell me the story behind your resume.” It’s a deceptively simple prompt, but what follows often determines...
Before you can win the job, you have to get the interview. And before you can get the interview, you must have an application that speaks to the search committee and reflects self-awareness. For instance, I was recently leading two searches—one for a...
Happy Summer! For school administrators summer break is a time when the pace slows and the daily demands lessen. But in truth, summer is not merely a break from leadership; it is a vital part of it. It offers the opportunity to rest, reflect, and ref...
Some communities navigate head transitions with a sense of calm, steady optimism while others are more aligned with the qualities of a “Nervous Nellie.” To ensure your school is in the former category, there are a few important steps Boards should ta...
