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The Science of Leading | A Conversation with Meg Lee
Episode 154
What if the principles that help students learn could also transform how you lead? This episode explores the powerful concept of the "science of lead…
8 hours ago
Education Leaders LIVE | March Reflections
Episode 153
Shane and Chris are back for this month's Education Leaders Live, recording from Shanghai and Newcastle respectively, to unpack some of the biggest t…
4 days, 3 hours ago
What Actually Works in Teacher Development
Episode 153
England spends £1 billion a year on teacher professional development, yet a poll of school leaders found that just 1% said it led to lasting change i…
6 days, 8 hours ago
Poor Proxies for Leadership | A Conversation with Chris Baker
Episode 152
How do we truly know if someone is a good leader? If your school relies on visible presence, constant busyness, or even a certain "look," you might b…
2 weeks ago
The Work Behind Education Leaders
Episode 151
Episode 151 is a milestone worth pausing on, and Shane uses it to do something he probably should have done sooner: properly introduce himself. Many …
3 weeks ago
Education Leaders LIVE | February Reflections
Episode 150
Teachers spend years learning to coach people. Ask questions, not give answers. Build trust before expecting vulnerability. Hold space. Stay quiet wh…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
The Future of British Schools Abroad | A Conversation with Simon Probert
Episode 150
What does it mean to lead a ‘British’ school in an international context today? If your school promotes ‘global citizenship’ but struggles to feel tr…
4 weeks ago
Communication Masterclass | How to Paraphrase
Episode 149
You explained it clearly, they nodded, and two weeks later three people did three completely different things. This episode tackles one of the most c…
1 month, 1 week ago
Parent-Driven School Storytelling | A Conversation with Selina Boyd
Episode 148
Selina Boyd, international editor of The Good Schools Guide, reveals what actually matters when parents choose schools for their children. With over …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Why Smart Leaders Make Terrible Decisions
Episode 147
You hired the wrong person, killed a working programme, or ignored a massive risk whilst feeling completely rational the whole time. This episode unp…
1 month, 3 weeks ago