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Join us in Nashville! High-profile speakers and innovators will provide clear-cut ways to make a difference in your boardroom, covering topics such as:    Navigating the Boardroom Landscape: Elevate your practical skills on crucial topics within board packets, role of the board vs. the role of management, and fostering a culture of collaboration. Path to Board Directorship: Learn essential steps and insights to increase your visibility, readiness, and candidacy for a new board position. Challenges for First-Time Board Directors: Gain insights on board dynamics and strategies for handling unforeseen challenges. 

So well deserved for such a distinguished career.

The last six years have been a leadership masterclass of sorts, at the Bob Wetherbee Wetherbee School for Lucky Communicators. Bob was named CEO the day after my second interview, making mine an easy decision to join ATI. If you know him, you know what I mean. I’ve learned so much from Bob, but one experience stands out. Early in my tenure, he invited me to an meeting with the executive team, about a strategic confidential topic. I listened and I wondered, but I was not prepared for what would happen at the end of the meeting. Bob went around the table and asked, “Do you have what you need to be successful?” As you can imagine, it was a rapid fire succession of yeses. As it got closer to my turn, I started to panic. Clearly, everyone else got it. But… I was lost. And I was there to develop the communications strategy to carry it forward. Did I mention I’m a terrible liar? Bob got to me and I took a deep breath and said the understatement of the day. “Actually, I have some questions.” Bob didn’t even hesitate when he responded, “No problem. Let’s find time to go over it again.” Perhaps not coincidentally, a few who followed me around the table also needed a bit more to be successful. We all continued the conversation. I’d like to believe that our tremendous implementation was because we all took the time — and had the confidence — to put in place what we needed. So what’s my takeaway? Find your voice. Give others a voice. Ask questions. Listen. Success doesn’t come by luck. But you can be lucky to work with the right people. As to the future, we go forward with certainty. Our entire team has been studying at their own Bob masterclasses…. and Kimberly Fields has been a star in the Bob School for Future CEOs. As you’ll see in this video, we’re building on our strong foundation.

Hi Elisabet, Well done 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 and well presented! Good with practical guidance and examples in the book.

Ethan Hawke recently shared some valuable advice he got from Denzel Washington about winning awards. He said, "You don’t want an award to improve your status. You want to improve the award’s status." This is a powerful statement that challenges us to think about the true value of awards. It's not about personal recognition, but about elevating the award itself. What do you think about this perspective? Share your thoughts in the comments below. #EthanHawke #DenzelWashington #Awards #Perspective #Value #Success

Please help us welcome Erin Hulme, MBA, CLM and Lisa Wilmore to Chamberlain Hrdlicka! Erin joins us as our new chief operating officer, and Lisa is our new chief business development and marketing officer. We are excited about the experience they bring to our team and look forward to the growth they will help us achieve. To learn more, view the press release here: https://lnkd.in/ex2a-Nsq #welcometotheteam #lawfirmnews #businessdevelopment

For those who worry about the age of our president, you can learn an important lesson by looking at the record of one of our nation's greatest presidents. More here: https://lnkd.in/gTjEcHfM

🎞️ Earlier this week, we announced Gil Mermelstein as our new president. Here are 🖐️ things you probably didn't know about him. Read the full Q&A to learn more about his remarkable journey: https://lnkd.in/gG7U6kyZ

A Seat at the Table: Shaping the Future of Public Education Last week, I had the incredible honor of participating in a groundbreaking gathering of superintendents who are members of The Network of Distinguished Educators. Reflecting on this inaugural two-day meeting, I'm filled with profound gratitude and excitement for the future of public education in America. To say I felt blessed to be there would be an understatement. Imagine being in a room where the collective experience, wisdom, and passion for education was only surpassed by each individual's humility and hope for a brighter tomorrow! These leaders, each a powerhouse in their own right, came together with a shared vision: to positively impact public education across our nation. Having a seat at that table - not just to observe, but to actively contribute to shaping the organization's future direction and initiatives - was truly a "pinch me, I'm dreaming" moment. The energy in the room was palpable. Ideas were flying, challenges were being dissected, and innovative solutions were emerging in real-time. No one was disillusioned about the gravity of the work ahead, but what struck me most was the genuine commitment to making a difference. This wasn't about buzzwords or flashy initiatives. It was about rolling up our sleeves and tackling the real issues facing our schools, teachers, and most importantly, our students. As we wrapped up the second day, I couldn't help but feel a surge of hope. The road ahead in public education may have its challenges, but with leaders like these at the helm, and organizations committed to meaningful change, the future looks brighter than ever. To my fellow education enthusiasts out there, buckle up! We're in for an exciting ride. The work we've begun has the potential to create waves of positive change across the educational landscape. I'm beyond excited to see where this journey leads and grateful for the opportunity to play a small part in it. Here's to the future of public education – may it be as bright and promising as the students we serve! #EdChat #SuptChat #PublicEducation #EducationalLeadership #FutureOfLearning #GratefulHeart

You may have a seen a post I shared a few weeks ago receiving an award and wondering why it took me a year to celebrate that win publicly (this photo is from that same event). Upon reflection, I've realized that my hesitance to celebrate is part of a larger pattern. I have never stopped to really celebrate my wins.  I am guilty of constantly moving on to the next thing dismissing past achievements as if they were mere steps on an endless escalator. The win, once it's in the rearview mirror, somehow loses its sheen because it's "in the past." I cannot be the only one who is like this.  Am I?  Help me out here.  But I am coming to understand that celebrating our achievements isn't about living in the past; it's about recognizing the journey and the growth that comes with each milestone. Many of us, myself included, are wired to look forward, to chase the horizon. There's always a new goal, a new challenge. And while that drive is valuable, it's equally important to pause, look back, and honour how far we've come. Our wins, big or small, are not just trophies to collect but reminders of our resilience, hard work, and the support we've had along the way. Even in writing this I know I will still find it challenging to do, so, I'm making a commitment to not only chase the future but to also honour the present and respect the past. I endeavour to celebrate my wins, to savour the moments of success, and to appreciate the journey because the future is never guaranteed. Will you join me in this practice if you have battled this same malady?