Trends & Insights
A trusted resource for leaders and doers, this is where Possip shares emerging trends and practical strategies grounded in real insights from employees, parents, top organizations, and students.
Each post equips leaders and/or doers with data-driven perspectives and actionable ideas or tools to strengthen communication, engagement, and impact.
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Start Good Survey Habits Today
Because surveys are relatively easy to do, they’re also ripe for bad habits- kind of like fast food. The quickest, easiest option isn’t always the best one. Pay your $50 monthly subscription for a survey platform, and suddenly, you’re off to the races. The problem? Bad survey habits can do

The New Enrollment Reality: Your School’s Enrollment “Stack” for 2026
For years, schools could count on something that no longer exists: guaranteed enrollment. The context has fundamentally shifted.

The Era of Administration Is Over: Why Schools Must Pivot Or…
Going from an Administrator to a Founder Mindset I am an entrepreneur. My wiring is fairly simple: I

15 Reasons School Surveys Can Be a Model for All Surveys
“School surveys are great,” said no person ever. And I get it. Most school surveys are long, impersonal,

15 Family Engagement Strategies to Boost School Enrollment
Enrollment follows engagement. When families feel known, trusted, and connected to their child’s school, they’re more likely to

From Houston, For Houston: Listening, Believing, and Building
As a proud graduate of Houston ISD, a former middle school teacher in the city, and someone with

Knowing Your Community Through Surveys Is High Stakes- It’s Time to Get Beyond the Checkbox and Truly Listen
Surveys can be high stakes. When families and staff answer your surveys, do you know what they really

Who You Are and What You Build
Everyone’s story shapes what they build – whether leading a company, school, or team. Whether you’re the founder

Who’s Celebrating You? Why Positive Feedback Powers Teams
Leaders tap into the strength of their community to celebrate their team. They engage employees, customers, and more using

The Best Parent-Teacher Conference I Ever Had
How a moment of reflection turned a routine meeting into something powerful The best parent-teacher conference I ever