RG175 Blog

It has been said that “the shortest distance between two people is a story.” That quote, attributed to author Patti Digh, captures something I’ve come to believe deeply through my work as a leadership search consultant: stories build bridges. And if you're a school leader considering your next move,... read more

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 large K-12 and one for a tiny K-6—and had one can... read more

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 refocus—three essential practices that enable adminis... read more

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 take.What all communities want is assurance that thi... read more

It is hard to watch the news these days. Personal political affiliations and inclinations aside, roiling markets, venomous discourse and expanding instability on a national and global level are hard to ingest and absorb. School leaders also face complex circumstances and emotions in their own commun... read more

There is no strategy without vision. And schools that use a traditional strategic planning process with its notable absence of vision, are unwittingly constraining their capacities to thrive. The stakes could not be higher. Sure, there is a significant group of schools with waiting lists and robust... read more