Talking Out of School Newsletter - Upcoming Events

The pace of change in schools is exhausting - just when you think you’ve solved one crisis, another comes around the corner. And yet, most school leaders feel deeply fortunate to work in service to kids and families and ultimately, are hopeful for the future.

While the problems are significant and the solutions tricky, there’s lots of possibilities, large and small, once we embrace candor. I'm passionate about the potential for intentional, strategic communications and stronger interpersonal connections to elevate and improve everything from governance to the drop off line.

Every week, I publish on a topic on leadership and school change, always including actionable advice and a good dose of humor. Regularly, I’ll interview another independent school leader or expert who’ll share their insights in all areas of school life.

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Upcoming Events

Sept 5: Building Board Communication Skills for Complicated Times - ISCA (Independent School Chairpersons Association) webinar

Oct 23: Powerful Partnership - Skills and Tools for Board/Head Collaboration - NWAIS Governance Series (with Moria Kelly of EXPLO)

Oct 30- Nov 2: TABS Annual Conference

Navigating Crisis: the Head/Attorney Partnership (with Julie Fay, Partner, Shipman and Goodwin)

Effective Parent-School Communication in a Time of Polarization (with Blackbaud)

Dec 12: Five Principles for Effective Leadership - SPARC Speaker Series

Jan 14: Honing Your Leadership Skills webinar - Blackbaud Thought Leadership series (with Peter Baron of Moonshot OS)

Feb 28: Powerful Partnership - Skills and Tools for Board/Head Collaboration - NAIS Thrive 2025, Nashville, TN (with Moria Kelly of EXPLO)

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