Progress isn’t a straight line, but most school leaders are still handed advice as if it is.

In this first episode of Simplicity in the Noise, Michael Everett explores the Sigmoid Curve and why schools often misread the most important moment in their improvement journey.

You’ll learn:

• Why plateaus are normal, and not a sign of failure
• How to spot the hidden moment when a school needs to shift direction
• The dangers of confusing busyness with improvement
• Why innovation isn’t the same as progress
• How the Clarity Index helps leaders diagnose where they really are

This episode sets the tone for the entire series: calm, clear, practical leadership thinking for complex school environments.

One action for this week:

Identify one area of your school that feels “busy but not improving” and name the plateau.

Connect with Michael:

• Weekly leadership insights: Simpang Signals
• Learn more: simpang.org