The Importance of “Student Voice”

Posted on June 23, 2026 Written by

Student input can be vital when making decisions about improving school culture and academic achievement. Careful consideration of their ideas can often make the difference between success and failure when introducing a new initiative.

In this article, Lauraine Langreo (staff writer at Education Week) highlights how four principals from very different settings leveraged this strategy to make meaningful changes in their schools. These stories not only demonstrate the value of this approach, but may also give you some great ideas for ways that you can do the same.

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Three Tips to Master Persuasion

Posted on June 9, 2026 Written by

LaRae Quy is a former FBI counterintelligence agent whose job was recruiting foreign spies to work for the US Government. This gave him a unique perspective on leadership, and we’ve posted links to some of his fascinating ideas before, including “the power of curiosity” (December 9, 2026).

Quy believes that influence (rather than authority) is the cornerstone of effective leadership. In this article, he explains that soft influence strategies (such as trust, empathy, and inspirational persuasion) are key to developing ownership, especially in complex situations. In his words, as a leader “you become more inspiring by avoiding drama, consistently connecting people’s work to a meaningful future, living your values openly, and showing genuine belief in the people you lead.”

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What’s on Your Walls?

Posted on May 26, 2026 Written by

Take a quick look around your office (and your school). If the walls are bare or boring, you may be hampering your team’s creativity, adaptability, and interpersonal connections!

Marine Tanguy (founder and CEO of MTArt Agency) reminds us that when art is present in daily workspaces, teams are more resilient and more engaged. She also shares five ways exposure to art can enhance your team’s performance. In Tanguy’s word’s, “Organizations that embrace art send a clear message: They are not only invested in well-being and creativity, but they also value depth, interpretation, and human experience.”

So what message are YOUR walls sending? It’s worth thinking about.

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Three Tragedies of Change

Posted on May 12, 2026 Written by

Certainty can feel safe … but certainty is different from clarity (an awareness that leads to a decision).

In this article from the world of business, Marlene Chism writes about the “fulcrum point” of change, and why transformations often stall out before they even begin. And the core principle that she discusses also applies to leadership in schools.

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