THE PEDAGOGUE

‘Two is one, one is none’ is a common expression amongst Navy SEALS. It means: have a back-up.

Ideas are like junk food. Tasty morsels of mental potato chips. Cheap. Easy.

And it doesn’t (always) have to be

In this second ‘Wisdom of Heads’ article, the focus is effectiveness. Respondents were asked to complete the sentence:

In this second ‘Wisdom of Heads’ piece, the focus is mistakes. Respondents were asked what mistakes they had made in their careers and…

Following on from newbie mistakes, I wanted to know what mistakes the leaders themselves have made.

Your inbox is probably full of them.

Teaching is a deeply rewarding profession.

Continuing the theme of recent articles, this, the third in the Wisdom of Heads series, considers ‘go to’ interview questions.

As teachers we tend to love quotes. We use them in lessons. We decorate classrooms and corridors with them. We base assemblies around them.

Storytelling is the oldest of all the arts.

As an aspiring leader, what should you invest in? Where should you be spending your time and money?