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Leading Legends: Female Superintendents Breaking Barriers with Purpose and Power
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Not All Time is Equal
Not all moments in leadership are equal. Some demand more attention, energy, courage, and care than the ordinary rhythm of the day. Drawing from Jim Collins’ idea of NATILIE moments, this post explores how leaders can recognize when a moment truly matters, summon their best, build reserves before they are needed, and help others rise to the occasion. Courageous leadership means knowing when an unequal moment deserves an unequal response.
Dr. Cindy Petersen
Oct 192 min read
Leading Under Fire
Leading under fire is one of the most defining tests of leadership. When criticism is loud, pressure is relentless, and the ground feels unstable, leaders must learn to pause, gain perspective, stay anchored in their values, and protect their humanity. Drawing from Ronald Heifetz, Marty Linsky, Edwin Friedman, James MacGregor Burns, Brené Brown, and Stoic wisdom, this post explores how adversity can forge stronger, steadier, and more courageous leadership.
Dr. Cindy Petersen
Jun 14 min read
Crisis Leadership and Management
Our hearts go out to everyone who have lost so much and will continue the struggle to move forward from this crisis and its aftermath.
Dr. Cindy Petersen
Jan 20, 20253 min read
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