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John Harrington
June 11, 2025
Leadership at Gate B28: Showing Up When You Can’t Go Anywhere
Right now I’m sitting in an airport lounge, staring at a flickering departures board and hoping that this rescheduled flight actually takes off. My earlier flight was canceled. This one...
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Brian Stephens
June 11, 2025
Why Data Matters: Transforming Insights into Action
I am a lifelong Peanuts fan. When I was a kid, my Mamaw had several Peanuts paperbacks on her shelf that, despite having basically committed to memory, I would sit...
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John Harrington
June 4, 2025
The Discipline to Say No: A Leadership Reflection on Focus, Growth, and Letting Go
As we reach the midpoint of the year, I’ve found myself in more annual planning conversations than usual—across organizations, teams, and even continents. Each one reminds me of a simple...
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Chris Odom
June 4, 2025
How does the E-rate Community Prepare for the Future?
The E-rate Community plays a vital role in ensuring that schools and libraries across the United States have access to affordable, high-speed internet. This access is crucial for enhancing digital...
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John Harrington
May 28, 2025
Seeking the Deeper Truths: Why Leaders Must Look Beyond the Surface
In leadership, it’s easy to get caught up in the obvious metrics—revenue, growth charts, student test scores, dollars allocated. These numbers matter. They provide the scaffolding for our strategies and...
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Patrick Burke
May 28, 2025
The Role of Feedback in Building the Future of the E-rate Program
The E-rate program is essential for providing schools and libraries with affordable internet access. One important way this program keeps progressing is through the Annual Applicant Survey conducted by Funds...
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John Harrington
May 21, 2025
The Strength of Stillness: Why Calm Is a Competitive Advantage
In today’s world of hyper-speed communication, instant answers, and perpetual urgency, it’s easy to believe that reacting quickly is always best. But over the years, I’ve come to appreciate a...
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Sheauna Brown
May 21, 2025
Common Themes in E-rate: 2024 Responses
As the Filing Window closes each year, it is an important time to review and assess trends from previous funding years to better understand the changing needs and priorities of...
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Leadership at Gate B28: Showing Up When You Can’t Go Anywhere
Why Data Matters: Transforming Insights into Action
The Discipline to Say No: A Leadership Reflection on Focus, Growth, and Letting Go
How does the E-rate Community Prepare for the Future?
Seeking the Deeper Truths: Why Leaders Must Look Beyond the Surface
The Role of Feedback in Building the Future of the E-rate Program
The Strength of Stillness: Why Calm Is a Competitive Advantage
Common Themes in E-rate: 2024 Responses