CEO Notebook

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CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Leadership

Full Strengths Ahead

Strengths-based team development, as demonstrated by NBOA's recent staff offsite in Nashville, enhances organizational effectiveness and fosters a culture of trust.
4 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Boards and Trustees
  • | Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Leadership

In Their Own Words: Heads and Business Officers Talk Partnership

Role clarity, communication and joint investment in DEI efforts all help bolster the head-business officer partnership.
5 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Human Resources
  • | Leadership
  • | Performance Management

Feedback That Moves Everyone Forward

These three tips can help you deliver or solicit feedback that will spur professional growth.
4 min read
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CEO Notebook  

  • Policy
  • | Risk Management
  • | Technology

AI Risk and Reward

A few key takeaways from NBOA’s highly informative AI risk management town hall.
5 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Employment
  • | Labor Law
  • | Salary

The New Overtime Rules: Be Aware, Not Afraid

In the wake of recent legal rulings, all independent schools have come away with a big win, but some may face challenges under the new overtime rules.
4 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Boards and Trustees
  • | Governance
  • | Leadership

A Partnership of Trust

Here’s a recipe for success of the board chair-executive director relationship.
3 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Change Management
  • | Leadership

First Listen: The Net Assets Podcast

Our first episode delves into bold leadership decisions that led to successful enrollment growth at one boarding school.
4 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Leadership
  • | Technology

AI That Serves You

We’re learning from each other how our schools and community can make use of this exciting and ever-changing technology.
4 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Change Management
  • | Leadership

Top Takeaways from the 2024 NBOA Annual Meeting

This year’s keynote speakers delivered lessons we won’t soon forget.
5 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Change Management
  • | Leadership

Great Minds Work in Pairs

Finding your go-to workplace partner(s) is key to bringing meaningful change to your school or organization.
4 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Leadership

Morale Boosters on a Budget

Regularly recognizing small wins can have a significant impact on staff wellbeing and retention.
5 min read
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CEO Notebook  

  • Leadership
  • | Membership

Congratulations to the 2024 NBOA Award Recipients!

This year’s recipients have demonstrated exceptional integrity, expertise and effective collaboration.
5 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Leadership

Homage to “The Holdovers”

A fictional boarding school in the 70s gets big screen treatment, and school business impacts every piece of the action.
5 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Leadership
  • | Membership

Cheers to Camaraderie in 2023

Amidst the holiday cheer, the NBOA staff reflect on a year of accomplishments, celebrating milestones and setting a course for the future.
3 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Employment
  • | Leadership

Our Sometimes Forgotten Hiring Advantage

In a hot labor market, independent schools’ mission offers a distinct advantage over non-educational employers.
4 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Boards and Trustees
  • | Leadership

Curiosity Creates the Leader

Curiosity may be school leaders’ number one trait to guide our schools through increasingly unpredictable waters.
4 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Leadership
  • | Technology

Prompted To Lead

Honing our use of generative AI was just one of many takeaways from this year’s NBOA Leadership Academy gathering in Nashville.
5 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Leadership

Healing and Humor in Atlanta

A message of humor and inspiration from 2024 NBOA Annual Meeting Speaker Bertice Berry.
4 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Compliance
  • | Employment

Sound Off On Overtime Rules, Again

NBOA and NAIS are advocating to ensure proposed changes to FLSA overtime rules do not threaten the viability of our schools.
4 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Human Resources
  • | Leadership

Winning Buy-In for a Better Year

With a focus on impact now, we’ll conclude this new school year with a real sense of accomplishment.
3 min read

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