Leadership webinar series explores key skills for today’s court leaders
February 26, 2025 -- If you're searching for greatness and untapped potential from your staff, take time to understand their "why." Knowing that "why" helps you align opportunities and create connections for staff in places where they will thrive.
Deputy District Administrator Sonya Kruger from the Fifth Judicial District in Minnesota shared these insights and other expertise during NCSC’s eight-part Navigating Leadership series, which is now available on demand.
The series explores key leadership principles that help court professionals grow and prepare for future challenges. A new 45-minute Leadership Webinar Recap video highlights key insights from each webinar.
The sessions explore leadership competencies that strengthen teamwork and foster productive leader-staff relationships. Webinar topics include:
- Engaging and Empowering Your Staff
- A Productive Pair
- Courageous Conversations
- Effective Leadership Teams
- How to Get and Give Good Feedback
- What Does Leadership Mean to You?
- Transitioning to a New Leadership Role
- Developing a Leadership Culture
“This webinar series is a fantastic opportunity for participants to learn from experienced court professionals who share real examples and diverse perspectives on the challenges facing court leaders today,” said NCSC Managing Director Kristen Trebil-Halbersma. “We look forward to offering more leadership webinars and resources soon.”
Expert-led discussions
Each webinar features expert-led discussions designed for the court community, incorporating interactive elements and real-world case studies. Participants gain valuable insights from court leaders such as Steven Jensen, chief justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court and Joseph A. Zayas, chief administrative judge of the New York State Unified Court System.
Additional resources
NCSC offers additional resources to foster professional growth and development, including:
- Executive Coaching services—Personalized guidance to navigate leadership challenges and implement strategies that enhance court operations.
- Institute for Court Management—Specialized courses and certifications for court managers and executives. Explore the 2025 course catalog.
- Webinar Series—In-depth discussions about timely topics such as AI and the Courts, Data, and Civil Diversion programs.
For more leadership and governance resources, visit ncsc.org.