Thankful for the opportunity to serve others including Matthew J. Blackmore and North Polk CSD! Our next Grant Wood AEA session is Tuesday, March 26! Register here: gwaea.org/2023/01/06/how…

We are now booking onsite trainings for this summer! Please inquire: premieredleader.com/contact-us

As we gear up for our spring and summer workshops, we are grateful those we have served along with their testimonials! All submissions found at: premieredleader.com/testimonials

In under just one year, we have helped build the capacity of 83 leaders from 35 different Iowa districts!

As we gear up for our final Grant Wood AEA session of the year on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 8:00 - 12:30 pm, we are thankful for the testimonies of those we have served. Thank you Vic Vanderpool! Register here: gwaea.org/2023/01/06/how…

Register here: gwaea.org/2023/01/06/how…

This Saturday 📚 PremierEDLeader returns to Drake University 🏫 to once again provide professional learning to aspiring superintendents on conducting thorough & effective investigations. Learn more about us at: premieredleader.com

Honored to again present to a new Drake University leadership cohort for aspiring superintendents! Thanks to D.T. Magee for the opportunity to help build the capacity of #EducationalLeaders

We are now booking on site trainings for June and July. Our professional learning is designed to empower leaders with practical tools and insights for successfully navigating the intricacies of internal investigations. 🗓June & July 💻Contact Us: premieredleader.com/contact-us

🚨 Mark your calendars! On Friday, November 15, 2024, Webster City CSD will be hosting Premier ED Leader Resources for an on-site investigative training session. 🏫 Register online: premieredleader.com/event-registra…

🚀 Excited to bring on-site training to Webster City on 11/15/24! It's a true privilege to have reached the milestone of working with 102 leaders from 40 Iowa districts since Spring 2023. 🌟

🚨A spectacular on-site investigative training at Webster City Schools! 22 leaders from 6 districts including South Hamilton CSD, @ClearLakeCSD, Algona CSD, Southeast Valley and Fort Dodge Schools engaging in professional learning and collaboration. 🏫

At the heart of our work is a commitment to continuous improvement. Our sessions are rated on a scale of 1 (Poor) to 5 (Excellent), and the overwhelmingly positive feedback continues to inspire us to grow and serve better.

We are thankful for the feedback and opportunity provided by Webster City Schools along with the other districts including South Hamilton CSD, @ClearLakeCSD, Algona CSD, Southeast Valley and Fort Dodge Schools who attended.

As this school year closes, it’s time to prepare for 2025-26… contact us for Summer 2025 on-site trainings: premieredleader.com/contact-us

🔍 TIP OF THE WEEK If you work in a public entity, always assume your emails (and similar digital communications) could end up on the front page. If you wouldn’t want it published, don’t put it in writing. Shirt credit: Raygun

🔍 TIP OF THE WEEK A good rule of thumb: conduct all business as if your actions and communications could one day become exhibits in a court of law. If you consistently operate with that mindset, you’ll have nothing to worry about when the time comes.

🔍 TIP OF THE WEEK When in doubt, investigate to resolve, not to justify. A solid investigation seeks the truth, not a predetermined outcome. Ask open-ended questions, document everything, and remember: credibility is built by uncovering what actually is.

🔍 INVESTIGATIVE TIP OF THE WEEK Time is the silent witness most people overlook. A simple email timestamp can be powerful documentation. Cross-reference it with meeting agendas or calendar events as part of the investigative process.

Kindness matters. But clarity protects. Leaders who rely on personality over process eventually get burned. If it’s not documented, aligned to policy, and consistently applied — it’s a liability. Lead with professionalism. Execute by the book.