Category: Leadership & Management
Effective leadership in education is about more than organisation and decision-making. It requires emotional intelligence, self-awareness, clear communication and the ability to build trust.
In this category, school leaders, headteachers and educational professionals will find practical insights into leadership, management and personal development.
Explore topics including:
Leadership skills and emotional intelligence
Self-reflection and authentic leadership
Communication and conflict resolution
Building trust and strengthening school teams
Managing stress and leading with confidence
Discover how understanding your own behavioural patterns can help you become a more confident, reflective and effective leader.
For deeper insights into self-awareness and personal growth, explore My Ego is on Holiday, a practical guide to understanding yourself and creating meaningful change.
How to Not Take Criticism Personally as a Teacher – deal with criticism more calmly
Criticism from parents, students or colleagues can stay with you long after a conversation ends. Learn why teachers sometimes take criticism personally and how self-reflection can help you respond more calmly and confidently.
Personality test for teachers – What type of teacher are you?
What sort of teacher are you? Answer 12 questions about everyday school life and find out which patterns of thought and behaviour you display most frequently.
Setting Boundaries as a Teacher: Staying Firm Without Feeling Guilty
Always available, always willing to help—and taking on yet another task? Learn how to set clear boundaries as a teacher, learn to say no, and remain friendly and professional in the process.
Dealing with difficult pupils: Why some pupils set us off
Some pupils get on our nerves more quickly than others. But why does certain behaviour affect us so much? Find out how your own expectations and reaction patterns influence the way you deal with difficult pupils – and how you can respond with greater confidence.
A book for managers: Leading with clarity, empathy and confidence
“My Ego Is on Holiday” is more than just a book for managers – it’s an inspiration to rethink leadership: clearly, humanely and empathetically. Discover how to resolve conflicts confidently, without power games, and strengthen your team without being domineering.
