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[Richard @schoolleaderstr]

Our 2024 training guide can be found here: https://t.co/0qKtcOscKH

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Four of our favourite leadership books from 2023.

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What is the biggest thing that you have learned about yourself as a leader in 2023?

[Richard @schoolleaderstr]

It was a real pleasure and privilege to speak at the DSB International School - Deutsche Schule Bombay Symposium in Mumbai recently.

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Here is an article I recently wrote for school management plus: https://t.co/iqPRWpdIwT

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Had an enjoyable training session for Middle Leaders (although I'm currently not one, I have been) hosted by @schoolleaderstr earlier this week. Feedback from our whole group was positive and looking forward to the next session in December.

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Great advice I was once given...

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If you are a leader do you both raise the bar AND help people get there?

[Richard @schoolleaderstr]

"80% of success is just showing up." Woody Allen

Starting something and doing, rather than endless planning and procrastinating, is a key to success.

Or as I often say, "if you do stuff, stuff happens."

[Richard @schoolleaderstr]

Here's an idea for reflection. Spend a few minutes on a Friday/ Saturday writing down lessons learned from the past week.

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[Richard @schoolleaderstr]

Ever had a new boss come in and say things like, “At my last place we did this,” and start changing things?

Leadership is not like baking a cake, where you get the ingredients and follow the method.

Developing situational awareness is essential before changing anything.

[Richard @schoolleaderstr]

It's pretty easy to keep busy, and do things that feel 'worky'.
Attending a meeting, participating in training, clearing 50 emails, writing a report, MAY be outputs that lead to desirable outcomes, but they may not.
Now may be a good time to show discernment about work activities

[Richard @schoolleaderstr]

Ambition and kindness need not be enemies.

Just because some people have got ahead by being nasty this does not mean that this is the only way.

When appointing leaders who appear to have a good track record of results, the question should be asked, "At what price to others?"

[Richard @schoolleaderstr]

Most of the most respected leaders I know have one thing in common. They avoid being embroiled in the dreaded 3 Ps: people, power and politics.

Yes, they are very interested in people, but from a stance of empowerment, growth and concern rather than manipulation and control.

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Although having high standards and expectations is crucial, waiting until something is perfect more often than not leads to inaction.
Leaders are there to act and make decisions (as well as think!).

[Richard @schoolleaderstr]

A controlling autocratic boss may be able to gain compliance, but discretionary effort, the factor that makes a real difference for growth, engagement and enjoyment will probably be absent if you are always scared of making a mistake or upsetting someone.

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Meetings do not have to be like this. We have a great course for school leaders who desire to improve meetings: https://t.co/nXB7li0Ovj

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This was the possibly the best piece of advice I was ever given as a headteacher.