This posting introduces a new series on court leadership and high performance. Each issue will cover a discreet area for high or quality performance.
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?
ROLI = Rule of Law Initiative (not Index)
"ROLI" refers to the ABA Rule of Law Initiative, NOT the WJP's Rule of Law Index. My apology for the error in my blog and LInkedIn posts earlier this week.
The Rule of Law, Index, and You
What is the Rule of Law? Why is it important? How do we measure it? How can we improve the Rule of Law locally? This blog post answers these questions.
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?
Courts and Inside Information: What Can and Should We Do with What We Learn at Work?
Question of Ethics: A Conversation on Courts and Ethics – September 22, 2022, Episode We are not stockbrokers or day traders, but in our role as court employees we learn a lot. We know about patterns of litigation against businesses and against professionals in the community. We know about protection orders filed against real estate agents; we know … Continue reading Courts and Inside Information: What Can and Should We Do with What We Learn at Work?
Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023! Resolutions & Goals for the Coming Year
Happy new year! Making resolutions and setting goals are easy, but making them stick is hard. Here is a guide to making effective changes 2023.
What is a Court Administrator – Helpful Information for Those Who Want to Know
This final issue in the series on "What is a Court Administrator" includes an elevator pitch.
Court Leader Marks Six Years
The Court Leader website marks six years. This posting reviews how it came to be and current thoughts about the site.
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?
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