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Stop solving the same problems.
Start building a high-performing school.

You don't need another initiative. You need the leadership capacity and systems that make excellence repeatable.

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200+

SCHOOL LEADERS

40+

SCHOOLS

12

CORE SYSTEMS

320

PAGE PRINTED MANUAL

β€œWe expanded by 40% and grew our surplus
from $300K to $1.1M.”

Michael SatterfieldΒ 
President, Board of Directors, Piedmont Community Charter School

THE REAL PROBLEM MOST SCHOOLS FACE

If your school needs heroes to function, you've built hero dependency.

Everything works until…

someone leaves. Enrollment drops. Communication breaks down. A key employee burns out. Growth creates complexity. The leader isn't there to catch the ball.

Without systems

  • execution becomes inconsistent
  • leaders become bottlenecks
  • meetings create discussion instead of traction
  • growth creates overwhelm instead of momentum
  • school improvement plans stall

The problem usually isn't effort. It's that too much of the school still depends on individual effort.

Trusted by Charter School Leaders Across the Country

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IMAGINE YOUR SCHOOL ONE YEAR FROM NOW

Your team thinks, decides, solves and leads. Without waiting for you.

A team that leads

People take ownership and solve problems at their level, with alignment across your admin team.

A school that performs

Clear systems create consistency, accountability and measurable movement on your strategic plan.

A leader with freedom

You spend less time rescuing and more time leading what comes next.

  • More time to think strategically, and more confidence in your team
  • A long weekend without constantly checking your phone
  • A vacation where you're actually on vacation

The goal isn't to make you less important. It's to make your school more capable.

INTRODUCING

The High-Performing School Systems Community

Built from research and refined through years of work in real schools. It helps your school build the systems that create sustainable performance, without over-relying on any one person.

Build the leader

Develop the mindset, influence, coaching, decision-making and accountability to lead at a higher level.

Build the systems

Use the 12 Core Systems to close Strategic Gaps, set clear standards and make results repeatable.

Build together

Solve real challenges with other school leaders and grow the capacity of your leadership team.

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Β Everything your team needs to build systems that outlast any one person.

Monthly Leadership Capacity Building

Live leadership development on accountability, communication, coaching, influence, change and decision-making.

Leaders at every level who know what to do next.

Monthly Systems Design Labs

Bring the real problems your school is facing. Work them through the High-Performing Systems Cycle to find the system underneath.

Stop solving the same problems.

High-Performing School Systems Library

All 12 Core Systems, the Core Systems Assessments and 150+ systems, templates and implementation tools.

Bring the problem. Find the system.

The Systems Makers Community

200+ school leaders from 40+ schools sharing what works, with live sessions and replays.

Strong leaders don't grow alone.

THE PRINTED MANUAL Β· INCLUDED WITH EVERY OPTION

The library in print. 320 pages your team can work through together.

It takes your team from learning to doing: steps two through six of the High-Performing Systems Cycle, for every indicator.

The printed 320-page High-Performing School Systems Manual

What's inside

  • The Ten Indicators-to-Core Systems crosswalk
  • The systems to implement for each indicator
  • Systems-building worksheets and reflection guides
  • Application tools in every chapter
  • All 12 Core Systems Assessments

Included with every option. U.S. shipping included.

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Β Not more leadership theory. A 12-month system to implement.

Your team gets 12 months of live sessions, replays, tools and frameworks.

1 Β· Assess

Find where leadership systems are strong, weak or dependent on one person.

2 Β· Align

Clarify priorities, roles, communication rhythms and accountability.

3 Β· Build

Use the templates, tools and SOP frameworks to improve execution.

4 Β· Implement

Join live sessions and Q&A to solve real problems and keep momentum.

Β What school leaders are saying

β€œI grew as a leader faster than I thought possible.”

Kelly Painter
Director, Bradford Prep School

β€œ[Lindsey's own quote: one specific change, ideally with a number.]”

Lindsey Sealy
Executive Director, Eno River Academy

β€œ[Founding member or partner school quote, two to three lines.]”

[Name]
[Role, School or District]

Choose Your Path to High Performance

Every option includes the printed Manual and lifetime Library access. Choose how much support you want around it.

Option 1 Β· The Methods

High-Performing School Systems Library

$247 Founding Member Price

Stop starting from scratch. Find the system. Know what to do next.

Get the actual frameworks, assessments, processes, and implementation tools we've developed through years of research and real-world work with schools.

  • The printed 320-page High-Performing School Systems Manual
  • Lifetime access to the digital Systems Library
  • More than 150 systems, strategies, and implementation resources
  • 12 Core Systems Assessments
  • Practical templates, worksheets, and implementation guides
  • The Ten Indicators-to-Core Systems roadmap
  • Updates to existing Library resources
Best for: School leaders who want access to proven frameworks and practical tools they can implement independently.
Get the Manual + Library β€” $247

One-time payment. Lifetime Library access. U.S. shipping included.

Option 2 Β· Build the Leader

Individual Systems Makers Community

$399 Founding Member Price
Includes the Manual and full Library access

Become the leader who knows what to do next.

You don't have to build a high-performing school alone. Join a community of school leaders committed to strengthening their leadership capacity, solving meaningful problems, and implementing the systems that drive performance.

Everything in the Library, PLUS:

  • 12 months of Systems Makers Community membership
  • Monthly Leadership Capacity Building sessions
  • Monthly Systems Design Labs
  • Collaborative problem-solving with other school leaders
  • Access to session recordings and learning resources
  • Opportunities to receive guidance, feedback, and implementation support
Best for: Principals, assistant principals, executive directors, and school leaders committed to their own professional growth and organizational impact.
Join the Community β€” $399

One-time introductory payment. 12-month Community membership. Lifetime Library access.

Option 3 Β· Build the Team Most Popular Β· Recommended

Leadership Team Systems Makers Community

$997 Founding Member Price
Up to four team members Β· Library access for each

High-performing schools aren't built by one extraordinary leader. They're built by capable teams working through strong systems.

Stop carrying the responsibility for your school's success alone. Bring your leadership team into a shared environment where you can learn together, develop your people, design stronger systems, and implement meaningful improvements across your organization.

Everything in the Library and Community, PLUS:

  • 12 months of Community access for up to four leadership team members
  • Shared participation in Leadership Capacity Building sessions
  • Collaborative Systems Design Labs
  • A common language for leadership, performance, and accountability
  • Opportunities to align priorities and implement systems together
  • Access to the full Systems Library for participating team members
Best for: Schools committed to developing their leadership bench, reducing dependency on one person, and strengthening organizational performance.
Build Our Leadership Team β€” $997

One-time introductory payment. Up to four Community members. 12-month membership.

YOUR GUIDES

Led by people who have done this work in schools

Dr. Tom Miller

Dr. Tom Miller

STRATEGY Β· GOVERNANCE Β· LEADERSHIP SYSTEMS

  • Led turnaround and growth work across multiple charter schools
  • Creator of the Ten Indicators framework
  • Global Gurus Top 10 Leadership Recognition
Lauren Watters

Lauren Watters

IMPLEMENTATION Β· ACCOUNTABILITY Β· TEAM EXECUTION

  • Specializes in accountability systems and operational alignment
  • Helps leadership teams move from insight to implementation

Questions school leaders ask

High-performing schools are built by design.

Start with the Methods, develop yourself, or bring your team.

Join with your team β€” $997

Join as an individual β€” $399 Β· Get the Library β€” $247

Dr. Tom Miller, Founder, Leaders Building Leaders. Founding Member pricing is available during our introductory enrollment period. Β© 2026 Leaders Building Leaders