For decades, business success has been framed as a race—fastest growth, highest valuation, biggest exit. It’s a narrative built on individual wins. But that definition is starting to feel incomplete. Spend enough time around operators, founders, and investors, and a different pattern emerges. The leaders who endure—the ones who build companies that last—rarely talk about … Read more
Turning employee disengagement insights from TikTok’s most beloved office chaos into actionable leadership strategies The Phenomenon Meet Chit, the viral TikTok sensation who’s accidentally become the poster child for workplace disengagement. With his signature bowl cut, oversized glasses, and talent for turning simple office interactions into pure chaos, this character from Jay Renshaw’s “The Chit … Read more
Time seizes opportunities and time in education builds your legacy. Time is our most precious resource in schools. Whether you’re a Headteacher or a new teacher, we all have 24 hours each day. How you allocate your minutes determines your impact on students and staff alike. Using your time strategically leads to transformative results in … Read more
School Leadership Lessons from Top Gun “Top Gun: Maverick,” a cinematic spectacle featuring high-octane action and intense aerial dogfights, offers more than just entertainment. Beneath the surface lies a treasure trove of leadership lessons, particularly relevant to school leaders. Drawing parallels between the leadership styles portrayed in the film and contemporary leadership theories, this article … Read more
A Leader’s Guide to Self-Promotion: How to Raise Your Profile Without Raising Eyebrows As school leaders, headteachers and principals, we work tirelessly behind the scenes to advance learning and support students. Modest leadership can lead to missed opportunities to progress your career or even open doors to other opportunities being offered. In this post, I … Read more
Why School Leaders Need to “Listen to Learn” in 2024 School leadership is increasingly complex with a myriad of conflicting priorities, initiatives and daily challenges pulling headteachers in multiple directions. Now more than ever, developing the skill of being able to “listen to learn” can help navigate these complexities more effectively than just implementing your … Read more
Applying The Infinite Game To School Leadership There are many books on leadership, and some of them hold valuable lessons for school leaders. I find the work of Simon Sinek to be really accessible and usable. I used his book Start With Why when I developed the School of Joy Approach. In his fifth book, … Read more
How to Run Effective Meetings as a School Leader Meetings are a fundamental aspect of effective school communication and collaboration within and between teams. Not all meetings are created equal, and poorly run meetings can be counterproductive and waste valuable time. To ensure your meetings are productive and impactful, let’s explore some insights from leadership … Read more
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