Hard Lessons
On Friday I learnt two very hard leadership lessons, at the same time, in the space of a 10 minute conversation and one note to self-management moment. One I have tried to address as honestly as I can at this …
On Friday I learnt two very hard leadership lessons, at the same time, in the space of a 10 minute conversation and one note to self-management moment. One I have tried to address as honestly as I can at this …
To give the book its full title ‘The New Leaders – Transforming the art of leadership into the science of results’ is rather grand and contribute little. I ordered the book after stumbling upon Daniel Goleman’s research here and there and I …
In my opinion, ‘Fierce Leadership’ was less applicable to an educational setting than ‘Fierce Conversations’ and towards the end of the book I found myself scanning pages rather than reading them. Where I did find valuable content, I would hone …
Ten years later… after a conversation with a colleague last night, I find myself sharing this post again. It is possibly the most shared post with teachers and particularly teachers and middle leaders working with new line managers. With a …
Life is curly. Don’t try to straighten it out. Follow my first meeting with as middle leader, as a senior leader I was able to use some of the basic ideas and tips I had highlighted from my summer reading …
I don’t want to be the product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me. Jack Nicholson – The Departed.
The first rule of leadership. It is always your fault. Hopper – Bug’s Life Be honest and act with integrity. If you are going to be wrong, and at some point you undoubtedly will, at least be respected for your …
Earlier today I set myself a challenge. To upload an image to the FLICKR Group Great quotes about Learning and Change. I have used a number of the images on our screen saver at school and felt it was time …