March 17th, 2026, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Career development is essential for both individual success and the long-term health of any organization. There are several obvious benefits to an organization having a solid career development program. Improved Performance and Results When people keep … Continue reading The Upskill Battle: Courts and Employee Career Development
A High School Lesson on the Importance of Values
I have previously made several posts on the core values I shared with court staff during my career.[i] Values, of course, are not exclusive to courts. I recently read the values of a high school which really resonated with me as these values apply to any setting where people work together, not just in an … Continue reading A High School Lesson on the Importance of Values
Fulfilling the Public’s Trust: Competency
Competency is the sum of the knowledge and skills required for effective performance.
Disengaged and Disappearing: What Is the Threat to Our Courts?
September 16th, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Employee disengagement is a critical national issue, one that quietly undermines productivity, economic growth, and workplace culture across the United States. According to a 2024 Gallup Corporation report: Only 33% of Employees are Actively Engaged … Continue reading Disengaged and Disappearing: What Is the Threat to Our Courts?
What are the Five Biggest Opportunities Facing Young Workers Today?
January 21st, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Last month we talked about the five biggest issues facing young workers. This month we will look at the five biggest opportunities young workers have in 2025. The five are: The Opportunity to Develop Valuable … Continue reading What are the Five Biggest Opportunities Facing Young Workers Today?
New AI and Inclusive Hiring Framework
A new, practical "Inclusive Hiring Framework" gives excellent guidance on avoiding bias in the use of AI in recruiting and hiring employees.
Work Trends and the Future: How Will We Find Managers with the Skills of the Future?
September 17th Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management The world-renowned technology advisory firm The Gartner Group has come out with its Nine Future Work Trends for 2024. These are trends that Gartner has said will reshape the future of work. They are driven by … Continue reading Work Trends and the Future: How Will We Find Managers with the Skills of the Future?
NACM in New Orleans 2024: What Was Your Biggest Takeaway?
August 20th Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management The 2024 NACM annual conference brought together court professionals from across the country to share best practices, address common challenges, and discover innovative solutions. Titled Leadership Opportunities & Challenges for Our Nation’s Courts: Leading Leaders into … Continue reading NACM in New Orleans 2024: What Was Your Biggest Takeaway?
Courts and the Hiring Crunch: Is Better Employee Career Development An Answer?
July 16th Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management In previous podcasts, we have discussed the unprecedented hiring crunch facing our country. Intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been characterized by a significant mismatch between the supply of and demand for young talent. Despite … Continue reading Courts and the Hiring Crunch: Is Better Employee Career Development An Answer?
Courts and Caseload: Why Have Civil Filings Been Going Down?
June 18th Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Civil filings are falling. They have been for some time. In fact, most court filings have been on a slow decline. In 2018, The National Center for State Courts put out a bulletin stating that nationally … Continue reading Courts and Caseload: Why Have Civil Filings Been Going Down?
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