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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 particular school and the strengths of a candidate s... read more

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 the opinions of others. Thus, a candidate referred t... read more

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 losses, many fans wanted to abandon the idea of p... read more

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, and people become aware of its responsibility to r... read more

Entering my sixth year as an independent school search consultant, I have enjoyed the opportunity of visiting several schools and researching several more. Coming out of a pandemic, many schools are left questioning “Where do we go from here?” and “How do we ensure future success of our school that... read more

While the message may be trite, the act is simple: during moments of genuine joy at school this year, smile. We find ourselves well into the launch of a new school year, and there is always much to smile about in these early weeks. Particularly this fall and where we stand in the ongoing dance with... read more