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?
Justice by Design: Can We Achieve Open, Standardized Court Data?
August 18th, 2026, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode 107 This Episode was originally released on July 15, 2025 Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management From the Archives: We’re revisiting this important conversation about the National Open Court Data Standards (NODS) project. Although this episode was originally released in July … Continue reading Justice by Design: Can We Achieve Open, Standardized Court Data?
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
Justice by Algorithm? AI, Job Anxiety, and the Future of Courts
June 16th, 2026, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management When former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, real estate executive Gloria Caulfield, and music executive Scott Borchetta praised artificial intelligence during recent commencement addresses, graduates responded not with applause but with boos. For a growing number of … Continue reading Justice by Algorithm? AI, Job Anxiety, and the Future of Courts
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?
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?
The Upskill Battle: Courts and Employee Career Development
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
AVA and the Courts: What Can We Learn from Alaska’s Bold Experiment with Artificial Intelligence?
February 17th, 2026, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Alaska has quietly become a brave path-finder in court-based artificial intelligence. Last month, the state released the Alaska Virtual Assistant (AVA), an AI chatbot designed to help court users navigate the probate court system. The path … Continue reading AVA and the Courts: What Can We Learn from Alaska’s Bold Experiment with Artificial Intelligence?
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
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?
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