Music for introverts = music with depth. 🎸

But does it have to be made by introverts, too?

I explore why my eclectic record collection reflects my personality, and describe the breakthrough that came when listening to #OliviaRodrigo

exheadteacher.substack.com/p/why-i-neve...

#QuietLeadership

A clip from my appearance on the 'Seen and Heard' Podcast. My advice for #introverts who worry that they are 'different ': #QuietLeadership

Here is a clip from my appearance on the #SeenandHeard Podcast, with Chris Braitch. We had a great chat about #introversion, #education and #QuietLeadership.

The full episode is available now via this link: youtube.com/watch?v=fSf7...

Growing up with 70s and 80s icons taught us that our heroes often age less-than-gracefully. But looking at who today's generation looks up to, I'm quietly optimistic that the age of heroes isn't dead, it's just growing up. exheadteacher.substack.com/p/holding-ou...
#QuietLeadership

From childhood memories of duck ponds to a restorative day out at Slimbridge Wetland Centre. Why birdwatching might just be the perfect mindful pursuit (plus, it's basically collecting without the clutter). exheadteacher.substack.com/p/why-birdin...

#Wellbeing #QuietLeadership

In the new edition of #QuietLeadership Weekly, I'm diving into some encouraging results from York's early-years potty-training pilot, exploring why new SEND inclusion training comes with some worrying "toolkit" vibes, and looking at how we can broaden pupils' career horizons...

In an education system dominated by metrics, creating memories that last forty years might be the most important standard we can raise.

A reflection on the lost art of the primary classroom Nature Table, and 6 reasons why we need to bring it back: tinyurl.com/4vxurwd2

#QuietLeadership

The first of my three webinars on #QuietLeadership will be available on the @headteacherchat.bsky.social platform this evening, and I am very excited! For subscribers, I will be online for an hour starting at 7:30 pm, so please post any questions and comments.

Steve Jobs said it best: "If you want to make everyone happy, don’t be a leader. Sell ice cream."

Why the best leaders don't mind being unpopular (and what introverts can teach us about maintaining integrity): exheadteacher.substack.com/p/why-the-be...

#QuietLeadership

If you’ve ever needed a 3-hour recovery nap after a virtual presentation, this post is for you.

Lessons on #QuietLeadership, camera position blunders, and surviving live video as an introvert:

exheadteacher.substack.com/p/behind-the...

The Rainbow Fish is facing calls to be cancelled. One teacher noted that kids "got it wrong" when reading it without discussion. Which is the exact issue: picture books aren't meant to be handed over in a vacuum. They need context.
#QuietLeadership
exheadteacher.substack.com/p/in-defence...

I am very excited to be taking part in this upcoming online event! #QuietLeadership