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 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
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
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
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?
Fulfilling the Public’s Trust: Competency
Competency is the sum of the knowledge and skills required for effective performance.
The Future of Hiring: Is There a Balance Between AI, Diversity, and Court Expertise?
April 15th, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Employee hiring is at a crossroads. With artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionizing the way resumes and applications are screened, employers—including courts—are rethinking how they identify top talent. At the same time, the push for greater diversity … Continue reading The Future of Hiring: Is There a Balance Between AI, Diversity, and Court Expertise?
Monitoring Employee Performance
I recently listened to a “Marketplace Morning Report”: “What did you do at work last week? Monitoring performance doesn’t improve it, expert says.”[i] This piece was obviously presented in the context of the recent controversial mandate by the U.S. “Department of Governmental Efficiency” (DOGE) that required federal executive branch employees to regularly prepare a bullet-point … Continue reading Monitoring Employee Performance
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.
Highlights of the 2024 NACM Midyear Conference (Virtually!)
Last month I virtually attended the 2024 Midyear Conference of the National Association for Court Management (NACM). The conference theme was “Leadership Opportunities and Challenges for our Nation’s Courts – Engaging a New and Diverse Workforce.” This was the third time I have used the livestream option to attend a NACM conference, and I highly … Continue reading Highlights of the 2024 NACM Midyear Conference (Virtually!)
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