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Carrying the weight of school leadership | A conversation with Neil Renton
In this episode, Headteacher Neil Renton shares insights from his book "New School Leader, What Now?" on the journey of school leadership.
Neil emphasizes leading with humility, curiosity and seeking input. He suggests having "allies" on your team who can support and advise you.
Building trusting relationships is key - Neil talks about the concept of "bench stories" to foster human connections with all staff members. Neil reflects on the weight of responsibility leaders feel and says it gets more comfortable over time as you learn how to mobilize your team.
He provides tips on school culture…
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