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?
Are You Ready for What’s Coming? The Top Trends to Watch: 2026 Survey Results
Pro Se Litigants are Turning to AI Judges are Facing More Threats Cyberattacks are Escalating The Shrinking Talent Pool What does it all mean for the future of justice? We’re excited to share the results of the 2026 CourtFutures Survey: Top Trends to Watch. We’ve included the results both by National Association for Court Management … Continue reading Are You Ready for What’s Coming? The Top Trends to Watch: 2026 Survey Results
Two-Tiered Justice? – Court Efficiency, Unequal Resources, and the Struggle for Fairness
September 1st, 2026, Question of Ethics: A Conversation on Courts and Ethics Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Court professionals are committed to fairness, impartiality, and equal access, principles reflected in the NACM Model Code of Conduct. Yet many Americans believe the legal system operates on two tracks, one … Continue reading Two-Tiered Justice? – Court Efficiency, Unequal Resources, and the Struggle for Fairness
Credibility, the Currency of Leadership
The history of judicial administration is full of attempts to define, explain, and teach about “leadership.” For instance, here at Court Leader we have published dozens of articles, guides, and podcasts on leadership, while the National Association for Court Management identifies leadership as a core competency and has many relevant articles in The Court Manager … Continue reading Credibility, the Currency of Leadership
Court Leadership and Mindset – Introductory Issue
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?
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