April 6, 2023
Matt Lehrman on Courageous Conversations
"Your leadership imperative is not to assume that the absence of comment means satisfaction..."
From his keynote presentation, From Conflict to Conversation, Matt Lehrman shares an insight about the nature of courageous conversations.
Public schools are no longer the default. They must no longer assume that their value speaks for itself. If districts want families to choose them, they must speak up with purpose, clarity, and conviction.
What Rebuilding a High School Teaches Us About Civic Leadership. When David Tarter became Mayor of Falls Church, Virginia, he faced a daunting challenge: how could a small city afford to rebuild its crumbling high school without overburdening taxpayers?
As we head into the Labor Day weekend, I want to offer something different—a short podcast episode, no guest this time, just a moment to pause and reflect.