Leadership

A man stands and speaks to a seated group in a bright office. Behind him, a whiteboard with text is visible, along with large windows and desks equipped with computers and plants.

Empty classroom with wooden desks and chairs, a whiteboard at the front, and natural light coming through large windows creates an inviting setting for education.

The Clock Is Ticking: Education in Crisis

Federal research capacity just collapsed: In early 2025, nearly $900 million in U.S. Department of Education research contracts were canceled,…

5 min read

Rows of empty wooden desks and chairs in a classroom, once filled with students from diverse backgrounds shaped by immigration, face a teacher's desk and a green chalkboard at the front of the room.

Development, Education, Leadership

The Educational Fallout of Immigration Enforcement: Navigating the Crisis in U.S. Public Schools

Natural disasters—whether wildfires, hurricanes, floods, or blizzards—can devastate entire communities and cripple essential infrastructure. The 2018 Camp Fire in California,…

4 min read

A row of brown metal lockers with combination locks lines the internal hallway.

Development, Education, Leadership

The Fatal Flaw of Failing Schools: Why Internal Locus of Control is the Key to Transformation

Every year, American schools invest billions into reform efforts. Many of these initiatives target external issues—poverty, parenting, media, and other…

6 min read

A middle-aged woman stands smiling in a classroom, demonstrating leadership as students sit at desks in the background, working on assignments.

Coaching, Development, Leadership

Rapidly Turning Around Failing Schools Through Structured Instructional Leadership: An Evidence-Based Approach

Turning around underperforming schools requires rigorous adherence to proven strategies and a laser-like focus on instructional leadership. This paper outlines…

4 min read

Three people in safety vests and VR headsets stand in a manufacturing facility, appearing to discuss or take off the VR devices.

Development, Education, Leadership

Reindustrialize America—If We Can Build the Workforce

America faces a deeply unsettling paradox: We are reshoring factories and attracting industrial investment, yet we lack the skilled domestic…

6 min read

A group of people work together in a modern, open-plan office with large windows, wooden floors, and exposed brick walls. Enjoying a 4-day workweek, some are seated at tables with laptops while others stand and collaborate.

Development, Leadership

Strategic Value of the 4-Day “Flip” Work Schedule

Across sectors—schools, healthcare, government, and private industry—the struggle to maintain adequate coverage during extended business hours is driving an unsustainable…

7 min read

Two people sit on a couch having a conversation about love languages. The woman gestures with her hands while the man counts on his fingers. A plant is visible in the background.

Development, Leadership

Love Languages: The Science Behind Connection, Compatibility, and Conflict

The concept of “love languages,” introduced by Gary Chapman in 1992, has become a popular framework for understanding how individuals…

3 min read

Three people sit at a conference table; one woman, possibly impacted by toxic leadership, has her head in her hands looking stressed, while another woman speaks and a man sits in the foreground.

Development, Leadership

The Cost of Avoidance: How Leadership’s Fear of Confrontation Breeds Toxic Cultures

In many organizations, especially within education, government, and non-profits, leaders often avoid confrontation to maintain harmony. However, this avoidance can…

3 min read

A person in a suit is holding and reviewing multiple sheets of paper marked with "Confidentiality" at a desk in a bright office.

Development, Leadership

Unveiling the Veil: Distinguishing Confidentiality from Anonymity in Workplace Investigations

In the realm of workplace investigations, particularly within tribal adjudication and human resources (HR), the concepts of confidentiality and anonymity…

3 min read