This issue begins a new series on the subject of court leadership and mindset. Within each upcoming issue, KSAs will be shared to manage mindset and be resilient.
Court Leadership and Asking Questions – Issue #9 – Court Leader Questions
This issue, #9 and the last in the series, shares practical questions that court leaders may ask to assess operations.
Court Leadership and Asking Questions – Issue #8 – Coaching Questions
In this issue, #8 in the series on Court Leadership and Asking Questions, great coaching questions are shared.
Creating the Future
I have always been a “big picture” person, focusing more on the macro rather than the micro aspects of life. Early in my career I heard a speaker talk about the need for strategic thinking and it really resonated with me. The biggest takeaway I got from this session was the need to think big … Continue reading Creating the Future
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?
Court Leadership and Asking Questions – Issue #6 – Team Questions
In this issue, #6, good questions to ask of teams are noted.
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
Court Leadership and Asking Questions – Issue #5 – Success Questions
This issue, #5, provides success questions to consider.
Court Leadership and Asking Questions – Issue #4 – Alignment Questions
This issue of Court Leadership and Asking Questions provides questions to align understandings and expectations.
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