July 18th, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management As one progresses higher in an organization the challenges of leadership can become a regular test. Increasingly responsible positions can draw leaders away from the very people they first came to rely on. The demands … Continue reading Leading in Tough Times: Leading When Things Don’t Succeed
Leading in Tough Times: Living It Day-to-Day
June 20th, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Is there another concept in court administration that has been discussed, studied, and analyzed more often than Leadership? For many the image of a leader that immediately comes to mind is the person who confidently … Continue reading Leading in Tough Times: Living It Day-to-Day
Hiring Employees: Have the Tables Turned? Are the Candidates in Control?
May 16th, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management It was not that long ago that the phrase “you’re lucky to have a job” was powerful advice. Nowadays, employers across multiple business sectors are complaining of unfilled staff positions. Shortages of teachers and restaurant … Continue reading Hiring Employees: Have the Tables Turned? Are the Candidates in Control?
Hiring Employees: Is the Power Imbalance Real and Do We Even Care?
April 18th, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management We have been talking about various aspects of employee recruitment and selection, often as it intersects with diversity, equity, and inclusion. This brought up the topic of the power imbalance surrounding employee selection. Traditionally, job … Continue reading Hiring Employees: Is the Power Imbalance Real and Do We Even Care?
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Is It a Zero-Sum Proposition?
March 21st, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Numerous organizations, including courts, are embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. With that increasing acceptance, we are also seeing increasing resistance, and it is important to address that resistance directly. On the December episode we discussed … Continue reading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Is It a Zero-Sum Proposition?
Courts and the Homeless: How Should Courts Respond to This Crisis?
February 21st, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management We see this growing crisis everywhere. We pass the cardboard sign at the intersection asking for donations and wishing us: “God Bless.” We see the blue tarp and shopping cart half hidden in that small … Continue reading Courts and the Homeless: How Should Courts Respond to This Crisis?
Courts and Ethics: Should the U.S. Supreme Court Adopt a Code of Conduct?
January 17th, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Every state in our nation has a Judicial Code of Conduct. Every judge in each state is obligated to follow that state’s Code. Since 1973, most Federal judges have been subject to The Code of Conduct … Continue reading Courts and Ethics: Should the U.S. Supreme Court Adopt a Code of Conduct?
Hiring Court Employees: Can Selection Criteria Be Objective?
December 20, 2022, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Courts have committed to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion particularly in recruiting and selecting court employees. This commitment however has not been without controversy. One criticism has been that personnel recruitment and selection … Continue reading Hiring Court Employees: Can Selection Criteria Be Objective?
Courts and Confidence: Does The Public Look at Different Courts Differently?
November 15, 2022, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management The public’s perception of our courts continues to be a topic of concern and curiosity for court professionals. Last month we discussed finding of the National Center for State Courts 2021 State of the State … Continue reading Courts and Confidence: Does The Public Look at Different Courts Differently?
Courts and Confidence: What Do We Know About How the Public Perceives the Courts?
October 18, 2022, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management What do we know about how the public views our courts? We know that the public’s trust and confidence in courts has been slipping over the years. The 2021 National Center for State Courts State … Continue reading Courts and Confidence: What Do We Know About How the Public Perceives the Courts?
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