Every great school has something you can feel but not always see, a golden thread that connects people, priorities, and practice.
In this episode of Simplicity in the Noise, Michael Everett explores how leaders create coherence in complex environments, and why clarity beats intensity every time.
You’ll learn:
• What the “golden thread” is and how to know if your school has one
• Why fragmentation is the biggest silent killer of school improvement
• How to align curriculum, communication, culture, and systems
• The difference between “projects” and “direction”
• How small, consistent signals build trust and predictability
• Why coherence multiplies impact while noise divides it
If your leadership team ever feels busy but not aligned, this episode will give you a calm and practical way forward.
One action for this week:
Choose one message you want to reinforce across your school, and communicate it three times, in three different ways.
Connect with Michael:
• Weekly leadership insights: Simpang Signals
• Explore more: simpang.org