“I’m not feeling he has enough gravitas.” “I can’t tell if her energy is accompanied by the ability to pace herself.” “He’s got exactly the experience we need, but there’s something a little rigid about him.” “She’s calm, which I appreciate, but I...
With thousands of books claiming to know the secret sauce of successful leadership, it feels overwhelming to distill all those critical attributes in an effort to predict a successful headship. To be sure, the alignment between the challenges of a pa...
I value humility in a leader. As an independent school search consultant, I associate humility with learning, and being a learner is one of the key qualities of effective leadership. Leaders are curious. Leaders probe, look for insights, and value th...
If you’re a fan of professional basketball, you might remember when the Philadelphia 76ers began using the phrase “Trust the Process.” It happened when their new general manager wanted to emphasize process over outcome. When the team suffered several...
Quietly and unobtrusively: that is how Boards of Trustees usually conduct their work. Indeed, few members of the community are aware of its functions or its members. In the face of a Head of School transition, however, the spotlight is on the Board,...
