“If you went to a grammar school why did you only become a teacher?” It was not an insult but a genuine question from a pupil. (And one pupils have asked a few times over the years). I wasn’t offended – it reminded me that my purpose was alive and well. Teaching is difficult, frustrating,ContinueContinue reading “Why Teachers Need To Connect With Their Purpose”
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Before You Take Your Idea To Senior Leadership…You Need These Three Things
Demonstrating leadership in school (and probably in any other organisation) has got little to do with position. Consider that the senior leadership team in your school are desperate for ideas to move the school forward. At least – any decent leadership team would welcome ideas. But not just any old idea. It needs to be a proposal.ContinueContinue reading “Before You Take Your Idea To Senior Leadership…You Need These Three Things”
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People -Stephen Covey
This book is about people – and it’s a guide for personal growth. Covey suggests there are Seven Habits effective people do. He suggests a habit is the intersection of knowledge, desire, and skill. Learning what to do, discovering the deep want to do something, and practising how to do each habit results in effectivenessContinueContinue reading “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People -Stephen Covey”
James D'Souza 