Leadership+Design

Cheers to our partners in schools! Last week in Seattle, we celebrated educators shaping the future at our L+D Reception. Special thanks to hosts Brendan Connolly and Mithūn for their support.

Five finalists. 18 incredible teams. Final pitches on Thursday, February 26th in Seattle at Mithūn. Congrats to @bransonschool, @holtonarms, @oregonepiscopal, @meadowbrookma, and @thadenschool. Thanks to Mithūn and VAIS for their support. Build a team. Design change.

The L+D Caravan just concluded in Houston, fostering authentic dialogue. Huge thanks to Isaiah Noriega, Dr. Lorna Torrado, and Awty International School. Next up: Potomac, MD, 4/29-5/1! Join us: aimsmddc.org/events/EventDe…

Last week, The Village School leaders tackled the Banana Challenge in their yearlong Team X with Carla Silver, aiming to create a print ad for bananas. It's all about building trust and deepening team dynamics. Learn more: leadershipanddesign.org/teams-and-cult…

Relying only on data limits our vision. Embrace imagination for better futures by reading Carla Silver's article, The Strategic Planning Weapon: Imagination: leadershipanddesign.org/insights/fwxvl…

100 voices, one future. Last week, the North Shore Country Day School community gathered with Ryan Burke to shape our strategic direction. Excited for what’s next!

To the solstice: a moment to pause, reflect, and renew as we chase the light again. Wishing clarity and quiet momentum as our days grow longer. Photo credit: Antonio Viva

Houston! Get your tickets for the L+D Caravan at The Awty International School. Join us for three days of learning on well-being, leadership, and storytelling. Register: isasw.org/events/ld-cara…

Explore L+D's work with clients: in the "Listening in the Dark" activity we use to build leadership presence and team connection, participants close their eyes to listen and deepen understanding through sound. What can we more truly understand when visuals are silenced?

Join us for Leadership Lab 2026, a two-day workshop on June 16–17 in San Jose, CA. Enhance your leadership in clarity, presence, and empowering communities. Details + registration: leadershipanddesign.org/leadership-lab

The L+D Expedition: One Month In! Teams are diving into empathy research to create prototypes from insights. Huge thanks to our guest speakers to stoke this journey: Ryan, Scott, Christian, Denise, Yerko, Annie, Peter, Sara, and Tim. Onward! 🌟

Over a decade of partnering with you. Check out our new Impact Report for insights on how we've fostered growth, creativity, and collaboration. Read the full report here: leadershipanddesign-impact.org Here’s to another decade of meaningful change, together.

We need human schools, not efficient ones. Discover how design helps this goal in Joe Romano's recent article: myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Power-of-D…

Let's spotlight Isaiah, who joined Leadership+Design this year and quickly became a key team member. With a background in clinical psychology and school leadership, he’s already co-leading several new programs and bringing his energy and expertise to school partnerships.

Princeton Day School recently held Community Design Day, gathering 170 members to imagine the future together. These sessions build connection and inspire the plan. Shu Shu Costa and Antonio Viva are collaborating with PDS on the final stages. We can't wait for it to launch.

Check out this newest article by L+D Partner Antonio Viva. A reminder that design isn't just about products or spaces, but about how our choices shape human experience. Look here for the entire piece: leadershipanddesign.org/insights/good-…

Curiosity, insight, and imagination fuel strategic planning at Notre Dame High School in San José. L+D Partner Crystal Land and Shahana Sarkar, alongside Head of School Ashley Rae Mathis, are guiding a journey towards a purposeful future of learning and leadership.

Join school leaders this November 12-15 in the high desert for the Santa Fe Seminar. Reflect, renew, and connect through authentic leadership. A few seats left! Learn more: leadershipanddesign.org/santa-fe-semin…

Discover how L+D's design approach has strengthened over the decade in Greg Bamford's newest article. Our key ingredients will always prevail: listening, testing, and scaling. Read more here: leadershipanddesign.org/insights/ovr9s…

Welcoming our newest schools to the L+D Expedition: * St. Paul Academy & Summit School * The Episcopal Academy * Oregon Episcopal School (now with two teams!) Excited to see these leaders collaborate! Ready to join the Expedition? leadershipanddesign.org/expedition