Leading High-Stakes Conversations in Schools


How to Address Underperformance, Resistance, and Conflict Without Losing Authority

 

Learn proven and proprietary communication frameworks, VRUOL + FBI, that I have taught thousands of leaders and walk away with practical scripts and leadership tools you can use immediately with staff, parents, advocates, and supervisors.

 

After this training you will be able to:

> Address underperformance quickly and clearly
> Open difficult conversations without escalating conflict
> Respond confidently when someone becomes defensive
> Deliver behavioral feedback that actually changes behavior
> Speak with clarity in high-stakes meetings with parents, advocates, or supervisors
>Create a culture where accountability is normal

This 90-minute training will give you a clear framework and language you can use immediately in your school. 

Yes! I want to lead with confidence!
Register for Only $59 Today

Leading High-Stakes Conversations in Schools


How to Address Underperformance, Resistance, and Conflict Without Losing Authority

 

Learn proven and proprietary communication frameworks, VRUOL + FBI, that I have taught thousands of leaders and walk away with practical scripts and leadership tools you can use immediately with staff, parents, advocates, and supervisors.

 

After this training you will be able to:

> Address underperformance quickly and clearly
> Open difficult conversations without escalating conflict
> Respond confidently when someone becomes defensive
> Deliver behavioral feedback that actually changes behavior
> Speak with clarity in high-stakes meetings with parents, advocates, or supervisors
>Create a culture where accountability is normal

This 90-minute training will give you a clear framework and language you can use immediately in your school. 

Yes! I want to lead with confidence.
Register for just $59

What School Leaders Said After the Last Session...

 

Melissa Jordan, Principal

“The step-by-step framework was incredibly valuable. I’ll be referring to the workbook before each difficult conversation to make sure I’m prepared.”

Kayla Woods, Assistant Principal

“I used Tom’s framework the very next day with a teacher who had been negative and lashing out. The conversation went far better than expected and helped uncover important communication issues.”

Tony Freeman, Director

“The VRUOL model is something I will absolutely use moving forward. It helped me think about feedback in a much more productive way.”

Lynn Lockard, DOE

“Specific, actionable strategies that apply directly to real situations we face in schools every day.”

Registration: $59 

Your registration includes:

✅ Live Leadership Psychology & Influence training + Q&A
✅ Leadership workbook with difficult conversation scripts
✅ Practical frameworks (VRUOL + FBI)
✅ Strategies you can use immediately with your staff or leadership team
✅ Lifetime replay access
✅ BONUS: Full Master Communication Course ($97 value)

All this for just $59! Invest in your confidence. Lead with clarity. 

 

I’m ready to have hard conversations that matter.
Register for the Workshop

Does this sound familiar?

  • You're stressing over a tense meeting with a parent or advocate.

  • You’re losing sleep over one or two difficult people.

  • You avoid conversations because you don’t want to “make it worse.”

  • You’re exhausted by gossip, resistance, and excuses.

  • You want to speak up… but don’t want to blow up the relationship.

If you nodded yes, this training is for you.

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Why School Leaders Find This Training So Valuable

Participants consistently say the most helpful part is:

• A clear framework for preparing difficult conversations
Specific language and scripts they can use immediately
• Real examples from actual school leadership situations
• Tools that help them address issues earlier and with confidence

One participant shared, “The step-by-step format was incredibly valuable. I’ll be referring to the workbook before each tough conversation to help me be better prepared.”

Dr. Tom Miller is a nationally recognized expert in school leadership, governance, and strategic planning. As the author of The Ten Indicators of High-Performing Charter Schools and a Global Gurus Top 10 Education Leader, Tom has helped dozens of schools navigate crisis, rebuild trust, and strengthen leadership capacity.

In 2014, he founded Leaders Building Leaders, which became one of the largest professional development providers serving charter school boards and executive leaders in North Carolina. The organization specializes in board governance training, strategic planning, executive coaching, interim leadership support, and performance systems rooted in research-based best practices.

Dr. Tom Miller is a nationally recognized expert in school leadership, governance, and strategic planning. As the author of The Ten Indicators of High-Performing Charter Schools and a Global Gurus Top 30 Education Leader, Tom has helped dozens of schools navigate crisis, rebuild trust, and strengthen leadership capacity.

He’s the founder of Leaders Building Leaders, a coaching and consulting firm that equips charter school leaders through executive coaching, governance training, and strategic development. A John Maxwell-certified coach and certified expert in persuasion and influence, Tom blends practical leadership tools with deep emotional intelligence.

You will leave with a repeatable framework for leading difficult conversations with clarity, composure, and authority.

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You will leave the session with an easy-to-implement strategy that will ensure you communicate clear expectations which will change the behaviors and actions of your most difficult people.

What other school leaders are saying about

Leaders Building Leaders...

"His approach truly saved the day..."

-Kayla Woods, Piedmont Community Charter School

“I used Tom’s framework the very next day with a teacher who had been negative and lashing out. The conversation could have gone poorly, but the strategy he taught gave me the confidence and structure to address the issue clearly. It completely changed the tone of the conversation and helped us uncover some important communication issues. His approach truly saved the day.”

"The team building/leadership training we conducted was hands down amazing..."

- B. Buckholz, Kestrel Heights Charter School, Durham, NC

“I wanted to send a little note of thanks for your presence today. The team building/leadership training we conducted was hands down amazing. Today, I felt we made some leeway - and sparked some enthusiasm in my thought process. ” 

"Tom's coaching has been instrumental..."

- Monica Dellinger,  Community Charter School

"Tom’s coaching has been instrumental in guiding me through our school’s recent growth and expansion. As we navigated the complexities of purchasing a new building, moving into our new space, and growing our programs, he has been a steady and strategic thinking partner—helping me stay focused, make informed decisions, and lead with confidence."

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