For most of my professional life I've had the good fortune to lead people to achieve meaningful and measurable goals as teams initiate research-based, forward thinking ideas. As an executive leader of Huron Studer Education, I have the opportunity to work with the best educational organizations and leaders. Our work focuses on the Studer Nine Principles tools and tactics that build leadership skills and capabilities of people throughout the organization. Today, it's important for everyone in our organizations to be leaders and to gain core leadership skills. The Nine Principles tools and tactics are highlighted in my book Hardwiring Excellence in Education and my podcast, Accelerate Your Performance. In essence, at Studer Education, we build organizational cultures where people are deeply connected to their work to achieve meaningful results. I'm fortunate to work alongside our Studer Education team and with our educational partner organizations to support people to be their best at work so that students gain the opportunities to be at their best.