Leadership has always been a bit messy, but prior to 2020 much of the messiness was hidden. As uncovered in new research, leaders who succeeded during the pandemic were those who were able to lean into the uncertainty & lead with humanity utilizing practices outlined by the acronym MESSY (Multiplying Perspective, Emotional Connection, Seizing Momentum, Sensing the Future, Your Ego). In the future, the schools that thrive will be the ones that have established a new form of leadership.