Binary thinking: How to avoid the trap of two
Binary thinking does more than simplify. It constrains. It compresses complex realities into opposing positions. It creates false urgency.
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Why school leadership after spring break looks different
The final months of the school year are not about planting anything new, they are about harvest. This is where leadership changes posture.
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Know thyself: Leadership lessons from the baseball diamond
To truly lead effectively, one must first understand their own tendencies, strengths and blind spots.
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How to avoid toxic sacrifice with the Plimsoll line of leadership
Sometimes, the most responsible thing a leader can do is ask someone on the shore what they see.
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How to avoid sending out mixed leadership messages
Leaders create waves of meaning; not only through formal speeches or written communication, but through what they emphasize, repeat, tolerate and reward.
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How to take the bento box approach to leadership
When leaders understand the boundaries of each compartment, they are better able to empower others to own their space without constant interference.
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Why antifragility is the next evolution of schools post-ChatGPT
At FETC 2026, Kelsey Behringer and Quintin Shepherd will cover how antifragility enables districts to learn, adapt, and improve through disruption.
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If everything is a priority, then nothing is
You cannot have multiple firsts. You cannot have several things that are the main thing.
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Why the hardest fought gains matter the most
The “Weber–Fechner law” describes the relationship between stimulus and human perception. Simply put, our ability to notice change is not linear.
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The eff-ing problem: When efficiency and effectiveness collide
In leadership, harmony isn’t about splitting the difference. It’s about choosing the melody first, then finding the rhythm that supports it.
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