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Finding Leaders People Want To Follow

Helping Boards and schools find leaders who lead with purpose, courage and integrity

Choosing the wrong leader costs more than money

School boards are under pressure to appoint quickly — yet the right cultural and spiritual fit can’t be rushed. We help you find leaders who not only perform, but align with your community’s purpose.

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We’ve walked in your shoes

As a former principal and national award-winning educational leader, Doug Braiden understands the challenge of finding the right fit. That’s why Braiden Education exists — to make leadership recruitment wiser, simpler, and more human.

Doug Braiden

FOUNDER, Braiden Education

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About Us
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When you have the right leader, culture thrives, results improve, and your community grows stronger

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The talent search

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We Listen

Schedule a conversation to define your needs.

We search

We connect you with aligned, high-performing candidates.

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You decide

We guide you through shortlisting, interviews & transition.

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Our values in action

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Contact us

Interested in working together? Book a confidential call at the top of this page or fill out some info here and we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!