Systems Thinking9 min read
The Parent Communication System That Eliminated Complaints
Parent complaints dropped 70% after I implemented this communication system. Most complaints aren't about problems — they're about uncertainty.
January 25, 2026
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Practical notes on AI, systems, and school leadership.
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The Meeting Audit: How to Reclaim 5 Hours a Week
Most leaders accept their calendar as fixed. It's not. Here's how I audited my meetings and reclaimed a full day every week.
January 12, 2026
Systems Thinking9 min read
The Board Report Template That Changed My Governance Relationship
I used to dread board meetings. Then I changed how I reported to them. One template transformed a tense relationship into a productive partnership.
January 4, 2026
Systems Thinking10 min read
The 5 Systems Every New Head Needs in Their First 100 Days
Most new Heads focus on vision and relationships. But without these five operational systems, you'll drown before you can lead.
December 17, 2025
Systems Thinking7 min read
Stop Scheduling Meetings to Decide What to Meet About
Half your calendar is pre-meetings for meetings. The problem isn't time management - it's decision architecture.
November 12, 2025
Systems Thinking6 min read
The Inbox Zero Lie: Why I Aim for Inbox Fifteen
Inbox Zero is a flex for people with assistants. For the rest of us, the goal isn't empty - it's triaged. Here's what that actually looks like.
November 8, 2025
Systems Thinking8 min read
Your Notion Setup Failed Because You Built a Cathedral, Not a Kitchen
You spent a weekend building the perfect productivity system. By week three, you're back to sticky notes. The problem wasn't discipline - it was architecture.
November 2, 2025
Systems Thinking7 min read
The 3-Folder Google Drive Structure That Survives the School Year
Most Drive structures fail because they are organized by Topic. Here is the 'Time Horizon' system that actually works for busy leaders.
October 30, 2025