A recent conversation with a search committee member has me thinking about the difference between “positive thinking” and “wishful thinking,” and the impact this seemingly subtle difference has on leadership searches in schools. Like any good researc...
Having now served as a search consultant for over seven years, I have read hundreds of resumes, cover letters and personal statements written by candidates looking for leadership positions within independent schools. Candidates need to understand tha...
Last month, legendary Stanford Women’s Basketball coach Tara VanDerveer, won her 1,203rd game, surpassing Mike Krzyzewski (Duke’s former college basketball coach) with the most wins ever, man or woman. Perhaps more remarkable, she accomplished this m...
One of my favorite books is Moneyball by Michael Lewis (2003)—and the movie is one I watch at least once a year. The relevance for an educational recruiter? Moneyball is one of the best reminders ever that outward appearances or a dazzling interview...
Impressions Matter, especially first impressions and especially to search committees and candidates. Neuroscience helps us understand how our unconscious mind forms those impressions and why first impressions are so strong. Candidates do well to keep...
