NJSBA’s LEAD Master Class Series is designed to enhance your executive skills and help you transform your leadership effectiveness. You will learn to lead with clarity in times of uncertainty, build stronger relationships across generations, and anchor every strategic decision in purpose. Each session stands on its own, but together, they create a powerful pathway to governing with courage, coherence, and a relentless focus on students.
Hosted by renowned education leaders:
- Dr. Kimberley Markus, former NJ Commissioner of Education, and veteran architect of system-level change.
- Dr. Nicholas Diaz, NJSBA Deputy Director, is recognized statewide and nationally for school communications and leadership engagement.
Session Three: “North Star Leadership: Leading with Purpose and Intention”
Thursday, February 19th – 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Purpose-driven leaders don’t wander – they navigate. This session illuminates how anchoring every decision, relationship, and action in a clear sense of purpose, establishes a stable path for your district and community. This session will help you articulate your “why,” align actions to values, and cultivate intentionality in moments of challenge and opportunity. Walk away with a refined leadership compass that strengthens your impact and keeps students at the center of every choice.