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09/18/2026

Danielle Mari Filas shares an interesting perspective on skepticism in the workplace, and how it can be mislabeled, misunderstood, and more importantly, necessary in order for schools to improve.
NAIS -- National Association of Independent Schools
Presbyterian School

https://www.nais.org/resource-center/independent-ideas/august-2026/skepticism-as-a-superpower

09/15/2026

Check out some Lab alumni doing great work!

LEI is making local news.

The story of the Leadership Experience Initiative and the opportunities being created for Okaloosa County educators and students was recently featured by Mid Bay News.

These immersive experiences are about more than going somewhere new. They challenge participants to step outside their comfort zones, develop confidence and leadership skills, and bring what they learn back to their schools and communities.

We’re grateful to see these experiences—and the people behind them—getting recognition throughout our community.
Read the Mid Bay News story: https://midbaynews.com/post/okaloosa-county-initiative-breaks-new-ground-with-immersive-leadership-experiences?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Growing Leaders. Impacting Community.

08/26/2026

As you reflect upon your , would you consider yourself to be more of a visionary, exemplar, or mentor?

The Greater Good Science Center shares three qualities that can make one an inspiring :

Some leaders inspire us and others infuriate us. Research around the world uncovers which characteristics matter.

08/13/2026

NEW PODCAST: Recorded live from the Leadership Lab, Katherine Berdy and Mike Pardee discuss the importance of creating crucibles and holding environments that foster agency and , the challenges of work avoidance in educational settings, and the significance of navigating the productive zone of disequilibrium.

Coming to you live from the 22nd Leadership Lab at the spectacular Stevenson School in the amazing community of Pebble Beach, California. Host, Berdy and gcLi Founding faculty member, Mike Pardee explore key principles of adaptive leadership as ar...

07/30/2026

Ecosystems are defined by Merriam-Webster as "community of living things interacting with their non-living physical environment, functioning together as a single unit". are in various ways, and Getting Smart shares six personas may identify with. Which one do you believe your team may need while continuing to build future-ready teams who can respond to both short-term challenges and long-term systematic change?

Education leaders must respond to six system shifts with clear vision, adaptive leadership, and future-ready competencies.

07/27/2026

While it's still summer, many are already preparing for a new year. spaces are designed with intention, but has your school garnered feedback on how the school building itself contributes to (or hinders) student throughout the year? Edutopia offers several resources and a printable inventory which could prove useful in learning how students experience their space:

It can be eye-opening to walk through your school with a student persona in mind, and the audit tool included here can help you find and fix friction points and improve students’ sense of belonging.

07/17/2026

NEW BLOG POST: "In we often focus on the 'summer slip.' And this is a reasonable concern that we have for our . We don’t want a year’s worth of work to be lost to video games and scrolling on social media. We know that our students need to keep their minds active, but I fear that sometimes we forget to our kids the importance of rest." - Sara Viveiros, Lab Grad and Leadership Grant recipient

By Sara Viveiros, Middle School Humanities Teacher at St. Andrew's School in Barrington Rhode Island June brought with it the sense of completion–of

06/20/2026

The faculty would like to thank the participants of the 2026 Leadership Lab for a week filled with reflection, collaboration, and deep learning. Here’s to the good work that comes next!

06/18/2026

Another first at the : a live podcast recording! Mike Pardee and Katherine Berdy share insight on Dr. Ron Heifetz core concepts and how they apply to :

06/18/2026

group outings led our group to the coastline today. There are lessons to be found in the wisdom of the redwoods, the rhythm of the waves against the rocks, and the conversations between participants. Super start to Day 4!