Leadership
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What Is a Marketing & Communications Audit (And Does Your School Need One?)
A few years ago, I was working with a school that was convinced their admissions problem…
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How to Win the First 30 Days of School
In July, the campus was quiet. The whiteboards were clean, the coffee was hot, and your…
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6 Months, a New Tax Status, and the Same Imposter Syndrome
When I launched Penny Abrahams Consulting in January 2026, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect.…
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The Worst Compliment I Ever Received, and What it Taught Me About Leadership
Years ago, early in my career, a mentor I deeply respected was giving me some feedback.…
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The Committee Meeting that Ate Your Advancement Team’s Week
An independent school Advancement director walks out of a Board committee meeting with six new action…
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Does Your School’s Org Chart Reflect Its Future, or Its History?
If you’ve spent any time in independent school leadership, you know this scenario. Let’s call her…
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Beyond the Listening Tour: The First 100 Days for the New Head of School
If you scroll through LinkedIn this time of year, your feed (like mine) is likely a…
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The Burnout is Coming From Inside the School Calendar
Right now, in a conference room on a campus near you, an independent school leadership team…
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The “I’m Fine” Default: Why School Leaders need to Drop the Facade
My typical Saturday morning routine includes dog walks, coffee, and my favorite podcast lineup, and today…
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Why I’m Trading Resolutions for Intentions This Year
I’ve never been big on New Year’s resolutions. It’s not that I haven’t set them. I’ve…