We can’t all be outliers but we can learn to have influence
High profile examples of breaking the glass ceiling don’t mean permanent change for all of us. Learning the techniques of influence may be a way to continue to push things forward.
High profile examples of breaking the glass ceiling don’t mean permanent change for all of us. Learning the techniques of influence may be a way to continue to push things forward.
Jean-Micheal Basqiaut was a self taught American artist. After attending an exhibition of his work in London here are 8 things I realised that professionals in any field can learn from him.
You may not have the job title of designer but every day you create a product (your lesson) or a service, or you interact with other people. Design impacts all of us, even if we aren’t aware. (4 min read) About a year ago I started a job that wasn’t teaching, it was at a […]
Sometimes we create rules for ourselves that used to serve a purpose but now could be holding us back.
Highly experienced people can do with remembering what it’s like to start out. Keeping a beginner’s mind can help with humility, joy and fresh perspectives. (3 min read) I’ve just finished helping my 6 year old son, G, with his homework. I won’t lie, initially I used to get my partner to do his maths […]
Lots of companies have core values that they promote. How specific are employers about how these look in practice, and how are they embodied by people they employ or wish to collaborate with? – 652 words Over dinner recently, I got talking to my companion, Matt, about values. He is currently recruiting for his new […]
What brings us worth at work? Is it all about titles? What can we do when we know we need a change?
Last Friday I delivered a talk at the Telegraph Festival of Education about the benefits that introverts can bring to school leadership. Here are some brief notes. I don’t tend to do powerpoint for these kinds of talks and they are designed to be experienced rather than read but here are some notes and resources […]
For many of us, our fathers are the first model of leadership that we have – what do we learn from them subconsciously?
What insights can leaders get from music – specifically Skepta’s grime anthem ‘That’s not me’ ? (547 words)