This series includes a variety of questions to ask in different workplace situations.
Workplace Mediation: Can It Change the Way We Handle Conflict? What Courts Need to Know
January 20th, 2026, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Workplace mediation is rapidly becoming an accepted management tool across the U.S. Organizations facing rising conflict, legal exposure, and employee burnout are increasingly turning to mediation to resolve disputes and restore working relationships. In fiscal year … Continue reading Workplace Mediation: Can It Change the Way We Handle Conflict? What Courts Need to Know
Court Leadership and Professional Competencies, Issue #14 – Coaching Competencies
This issue, the final in the series, shares KSAs from the coaching profession.
Court Leadership and Professional Competencies, Issue #13 – Six Professional Competencies
This issues shares six professional competencies as noted by Stanford University.
Can Hiring a Court Manager Be Merit-Based?
December 16th, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management There are strong arguments favoring selection of court managers based on objective merit-focused criteria. While there is little desire to expand the “merit system” to the managerial level, hiring and promotion decisions rooted in proven … Continue reading Can Hiring a Court Manager Be Merit-Based?
Court Leadership and Professional Competencies, Issue #12 – Entrepreneurial Mindset
In this issue of the series, an entrepreneurial mindset is shared.
Who Speaks for the Unrepresented? – Exploring New Models for Legal Access
November 20th, 2025, Question of Ethics Conversation Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Across America, many communities are in what scholars call “legal deserts,” areas with few, if any, available attorneys to meet the legal needs of local citizens. Rural towns and poor urban neighborhoods often lack affordable access to … Continue reading Who Speaks for the Unrepresented? – Exploring New Models for Legal Access
Unpacking Mentorships: What is the Potential? What are the Pitfalls? What is the Path to Growth?
November 18th, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Mentorship isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s a game-changer. It bridges the gap between experience and ambition, turning goals of “someday” into measurable progress today. A great mentor can: • Share hard-won wisdom and real-world … Continue reading Unpacking Mentorships: What is the Potential? What are the Pitfalls? What is the Path to Growth?
Court Leadership and Professional Competencies, Issue #11 – Six Essential Leadership Skills
This issue includes six essential leadership skills.
2025 WJP Rule of Law Index
The 2025 Rule of Law Index of the World Justice Project paints a dismal picture of the state of the Rule of Law around the world. We need to take action to reverse the downward trend in far too many countries.
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