School leaders have a habit of minimizing disagreements among faculty and staff by capitalizing on the goals and values that everyone shares. When conflict rears its head at a meeting, it can be lessened by simply reminding colleagues of common purpose and finding issues on which all can agree. What started as an argument about curricular direction, for example, can be elevated to a discussion about preparing students for the world of work. Everyone enjoys collaborating on strategies to meet these clear-cut goals; after all, who doesn't want students to find good jobs after graduation? Meetings end with everyone on the same page, working together toward the high-minded aims of improving student learning, increasing student responsibility, and implementing enriching programs.