Speaker. Author. Connector.
Human-Informed Strategy for School Leaders
The Power of Tiny Triumphs
Momentum starts with small moments of human effort.
Lana Guernsey’s approach to mobilizing Micro-Tries and celebrating individual Tiny Triumphs are proven tools to create culture, achieve goals, and drive long-term impact for K-12 school leaders. When combined with AI, these human-informed insights advance strategies and improve educational outcomes.
Lana at ASU + GSV AI Show in San Diego
How are successful school districts keeping humanity at the center of AI integration? On April 6, 2025, Lana will be speaking at the AI Show at ASU + GSV and moderating the panel, “The Magic of Micro-Tries & Human Connection,” to discuss how to create meaningful connections in tech-enhanced environments.
She’ll be joined by other pioneering leaders to examine how we can build collaborative frameworks between educational stakeholders and design AI implementation that amplifies, rather than replaces, human interaction.
New Book Coming Soon
Collaborative Vision for K-12 School Leaders
With record numbers of people leaving the education profession, learning gaps exacerbated by the pandemic, and the complexity of AI offerings, school leaders face unprecedented challenges. But they also face new opportunities.
Featuring a five-step methodology for strategic planning and community alignment, “Collaborative Vision” unlocks the secrets school leaders today need to create a unified vision among their stakeholders and improve education for their students.
Weaving in case studies from K-12 schools and expert insights from school leaders, “Collaborative Vision” provides:
A toolkit to prepare, create, and finalize an inspirational framework for school strategy, decision making, and resource allocation
Guides to facilitate meaningful dialogues with stakeholders
Ways to incorporate AI technology as a collaborative planning partner
Insights into aligning perspectives and creating a compelling and actionable shared vision for the school ecosystem
Forthcoming January 2026.
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About Lana
An entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author, Lana Guernsey is the founder and CEO of Living Strategy, an employee engagement platform that draws upon AI and organizational psychology to help everyone feel valued and valuable at work. Her strategic planning approach for school leaders has mobilized millions of dollars for schools and students and has inspired collaboration across communities. Previously, Lana worked in corporate communications and ran a strategic consulting company. She has held multiple board positions in educational and tech organizations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. In an ideal world, Lana would rather be sharing this with you in person over Blue Bottle coffee, but until then, she wishes you well and hopes you’re celebrating your own Tiny Triumphs, each and every day.
Earthquake: Harnessing Moments that Move You
Our most disruptive and inspirational events can often be the catalysts for personal transformation.
At TEDx, Lana shows how our personal “earthquakes” are instrumental in finding our passion, path, and purpose. Experience the power of identifying the change possible within moments that matter through Micro-Tries and Tiny Triumphs, foundations for Lana’s five-step strategic methodology.
Services
Lana provides strategic consulting, workshop facilitation, and keynote speaking for mission-driven organizations, with a special focus on education, healthcare, and human development.