September 15th, 2026, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode 108 Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management In today's highly polarized political climate, courts must be prepared to face not only criticism inside the courtroom, but also relentless scrutiny in the court of public opinion. This month, we look at increasingly … Continue reading Courts, the New Digital Media and Public Opinion: What Do You as a Court Leader Need to Know?
Two-Tiered Justice? – Court Efficiency, Unequal Resources, and the Struggle for Fairness
September 1st, 2026, Question of Ethics: A Conversation on Courts and Ethics Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Court professionals are committed to fairness, impartiality, and equal access, principles reflected in the NACM Model Code of Conduct. Yet many Americans believe the legal system operates on two tracks, one … Continue reading Two-Tiered Justice? – Court Efficiency, Unequal Resources, and the Struggle for Fairness
Credibility, the Currency of Leadership
The history of judicial administration is full of attempts to define, explain, and teach about “leadership.” For instance, here at Court Leader we have published dozens of articles, guides, and podcasts on leadership, while the National Association for Court Management identifies leadership as a core competency and has many relevant articles in The Court Manager … Continue reading Credibility, the Currency of Leadership
When the Court Scale Tips: AI, Innovation, and Trust
July 21st, 2026, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast, Episode 106 Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management AI promises greater efficiency, lower costs, and better public service, but it also raises concerns about privacy, bias, job displacement, and accountability. This panel explores where courts should draw the line. Artificial intelligence is currently … Continue reading When the Court Scale Tips: AI, Innovation, and Trust
The Disappearing Line: What are the New Ethics in an Era Where Nothing Is Neutral
June 2nd, 2026, Question of Ethics: A Conversation on Courts and Ethics Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management This episode of the Question of Ethics Conversation examines a fundamental ethical challenge facing court professionals today: how are their ethical responsibilities evolving in the age of social media with increasing … Continue reading The Disappearing Line: What are the New Ethics in an Era Where Nothing Is Neutral
Court Leadership and Asking Questions – Issue #7 – Power Questions
In this post, number 7 in the series, power questions are shared.
The Struggle for the Narrative: Do We Need to Rethink Public Outreach?
May 19th, 2026, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management It seems there is a growing disconnect between courts and the public, which directly affects the public’s trust and confidence in our court system. Judges and court staff routinely speak to the public. They frequently speak … Continue reading The Struggle for the Narrative: Do We Need to Rethink Public Outreach?
The Eight Tasks of Leadership
When we think about leadership, what comes to mind? Usually, we focus on what are the best attributes and skills of an effective leader. These include such things as emotional intelligence, resiliency, modeling behaviors, accountability, competency, leadership styles, etc. Leaders need to be capable of using all these skills well.[i] Sometimes, though, we lose sight … Continue reading The Eight Tasks of Leadership
NACM in Albuquerque 2026: What Was Your Biggest Takeaway?
April 21st, 2026, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management The 2026 NACM Midyear Conference brought together court professionals from across the country. They came to share best practices, confront common challenges, and explore new ideas. The theme of the midyear conference Preserving the Rule of … Continue reading NACM in Albuquerque 2026: What Was Your Biggest Takeaway?
Performance Previews, NOT Reviews
Employee performance management is a fundamental component of leadership and directly supports the judiciary’s mission to uphold the rule of law. After all, employees are the backbone of the court. To that end, in my career as a court administrator I made improving employee performance a high priority. In that time, I learned a lot … Continue reading Performance Previews, NOT Reviews
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