Why Gratitude Goes Beyond Feedback
Feedback evaluates performance, but gratitude opens the door to deeper connection. While it’s more personal and vulnerable, genuine appreciation has the power to transform relationships and teams in ways simple feedback can’t.
Fostering Belonging Across Political Difference
This piece highlights the importance of fostering a sense of belonging in diverse teams by creating an environment where people feel safe to be themselves—even when it comes to political views. Leaders don’t need to encourage political debates, but they should ensure no one feels silenced or unseen, as true inclusion isn’t possible without psychological […]
The key to creating an understanding environment among people with diverse political views?
There’s no magic wand.
Our school has a waitlist in virtually every single grade, and yet, I still think about enrollment a lot.
Why? Because we have the opportunity to be extremely mission-driven about who we accept.
How do you know if your organization’s marketing is effective?
Show some of your marketing materials to somebody outside your organization.
There’s a lot of talk about inclusive spaces, but what do they actually look like?
While policies and protocol are critical, on their own, they don’t lead to real inclusivity.
Not everyone will love your product — and that’s a good thing.
When prospective families tell me they want to come to our school, I tell them that they should apply, while also exploring their options.
School enrollment is like matchmaking — here’s why.
As the head of a school, I’m not a salesperson. I’m not trying to sell students’ families anything.
Leadership in a Year Like No Other
From presence to compassion, this year reaffirmed that strong leadership is grounded in connection, communication, and care.
If It Doesn’t Reflect Your Mission, It’s Not Good Marketing
Great marketing isn’t about imitation, it’s about showing what makes your organization unmistakably you.