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...
As a school leader—whether DEI Director, Dean of Faculty, DFO or Head of School—setting the right pace for change is vital. Moving too fast? You’re at risk of making your team anxious, stressed or overwhelmed. (Or all three!) Moving too slow, your be...
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...
Frequently, a conversation about a search begins with the question about what makes for a successful search. While there are many factors, the search process begins and ends with the Board of Trustees and its own governance. Because this is the entit...
In my role as a search consultant, I have the privilege of speaking with impressive and accomplished educators who have yet to serve as heads of independent schools, but are seeking the opportunity to do so. We call these candidates “rising stars.” D...
