What if strategic planning didn’t just chart your next steps, but rewired your brain to believe in a better future- and your power to create it? After decades of guiding organizations through change—from world-class zoos to innovative schools—we’ve discovered something…
Place-based learning in Chefchaouen, Morocco connects education to local culture, using linguistic activism to preserve language and cultural identity. Chefchaouen’s approach to linguistic activism offers a model for integrating Indigenous languages into education worldwide, fostering cultural pride and preservation. Learn more…
Will hiring a new leader solve all your problems? It might help, but chances are, no. As a former superintendent, international leadership coach, and senior consultant, I deeply believe in the transformative power of great leadership. However, through experience and…
Stumbling upon place-based learning has become a recreational hazard during my summer travels. Two years ago, I found myself learning about internships on the Alaskan railroad. But this summer, I found myself wandering through a forest in Luxembourg, surrounded by elementary…
Any good English teacher understands the importance of an analogy when trying to make a point. So while countless words have already been written about education, we’re going to take a step back, and think about education as a soccer…
“A strategic plan is foremost an opportunity to bring the team together and build a shared path for future success.” As a seasoned CEO and consultant, I have seen firsthand the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape CEOs must navigate. Today’s CEO…
It’s not every day you find yourself on a train ride through the Alaskan wilderness, but this summer I did. My family, including my two young energetic children, was fortunate enough to travel from Whittier to Anchorage via the great…