Author: Matt Linn

Early in my career as a school leader, I was asked in an interview: “What’s your leadership style?” I gave the answer I thought they wanted – something about being collaborative, building trust, empowering teams. And it wasn’t untrue. But it wasn’t the whole truth either. The whole truth? I didn’t have a single style….

Schools are some of the busiest environments anywhere. The pace is relentless – terms move quickly, demands are constant, and there’s always something that needs attention now. So, when a key leader announces their departure, the instinct to move fast makes sense. Parents want certainty. Staff want to know who they’ll be working for. The…