Is that conversation too hot to handle?
It's so easy as a new leader to shy away from having that 'difficult' conversation. Most of us want to be liked and do not wish to upset...
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jantaylor
Apr 19, 20231 min
Which leaders do you remember?
This quote reminds me of the great leaders I have come across in my career. Those leaders who have: · remembered who I am and who...
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jantaylor
Apr 19, 20232 min
Staff and communication!
Communication is often highlighted as an issue by staff in schools. Poor communication can lead to staff feeling demoralised,...
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jantaylor
Apr 1, 20236 min
DECISIONS
Are you struggling with making a decision? Are you thinking about moving schools or going for a promotion and moving into a leadership...
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jantaylor
Mar 23, 20232 min
INSPECTION!
I’ve been reflecting on the very sad passing of Ruth Perry and the subsequent calls for a review of the OFSTED process. There is so much...
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jantaylor
Jan 16, 20233 min
Top tip for new leaders - Well-being!
Are you looking after yourself? I've written in my previous blogs about school leader fatigue and how leadership can often be a lonely...
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jantaylor
Jan 16, 20232 min
Sometimes good is good enough!
Sometimes ‘good’ is good enough! I know that as school leaders we put 100% in every aspect of our job but I can see from many of the...
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jantaylor
Jan 16, 20232 min
Top tips for new leaders - Networking and collaboration!
Reap the rewards of networking! In my experience building networks and collaboration as a new leader should be on your ‘to do’ list from...
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jantaylor
Jan 6, 20234 min
Teacher observations - do these still happen?
Formal lesson observations Vs Developing a coaching culture in schools Just curious! With all the pressures on teachers at the present...
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jantaylor
Nov 25, 20223 min
Are you over thinking? Use your instincts and intuition!
As a head teacher or any school leader you are faced with having to make a multitude of decisions on a daily basis. Some of these...
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jantaylor
Nov 16, 20222 min
New leaders TOP TIP! Invest in your team- wisely!
Having a strong team around you is vital when leading in a school (any other organisation). But how do you create that team who trusts,...
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jantaylor
Oct 27, 20222 min
Top tips for new leaders - trusting others
TRUST OTHERS TO DO THEIR JOBS Trusting others (to do their job) is an important part of leadership. If you don’t trust your team, you end...
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jantaylor
Oct 27, 20222 min
WHAT HOLDS YOU BACK?
DISTRACTIONS It’s so easy to be distracted by others, by other issues, by other events and by other priorities when trying to move...
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jantaylor
Aug 27, 20222 min
Top tips for new leaders - empathy
I recently saw this quote on LinkedIn which resonated with me: ‘If you don’t care about your people, they won’t care about your...
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jantaylor
Aug 27, 20222 min
Top tips for new leaders - clarity
How clear is your vision? How clear are your goals? How clear are others in your team? For many new leaders starting a role in a new...
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jantaylor
Aug 27, 20222 min
Top tips for new leaders - courage
Grasping an opportunity, taking risks, trusting your instinct, being the odd one out, doing things differently takes COURAGE. When I was...
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jantaylor
Aug 27, 20222 min
Top tips for new leaders - visibility
VISIBILITY is important when leading a team. I have coached many school leaders and many of these, both new and more experienced leaders,...
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jantaylor
Aug 27, 20222 min
Top tips for new leaders - listening
LISTENING! Listening as a school leader is important in helping others to feel valued. Seems obvious really. And we always think we do...
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jantaylor
Aug 27, 20221 min
Top tips for new leaders - communication
Communication is pants! In all of my experience of working with schools, parent and staff surveys always indicate that communication is...
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jantaylor
Aug 27, 20222 min
Top tips for new leaders - values
How can your values help you as a leader? As a new Head Teacher it is easy to become diverted and distracted from what’s important. ...
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