How Leaders Make Ripples

Education Leaders | The Chart-Topping School Leadership Podcast · Apr 28, 2025 · 31m

My guest today is David Harkin, CEO and Founder of 8billionideas, which has impacted over 500,000 students in 26 countries. David is a two-time TEDx speaker, author of 'The Ripple Effect', and was ranked 8th globally by ISC Research for his contributions to the education sector in 2022. Before entering education, David was an IBM executive and was the youngest globally to receive their CEO award.

In our conversation, we explore:

The difference between entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial mindset

Why school leaders should embrace a "principalpreneur" approach

How to create a culture that…