Investing in high-quality professional development proves transformational for leadership teams and organisational improvement journeys. When facilitators bring a professional yet engaging delivery style, they create an environment where meaningful learning flourishes naturally. What makes professional development truly effective is an adaptive approach – skilled facilitators who can read the room and adjust their delivery to … Continue reading
Kindness and brilliance form an unbeatable combination. When we approach each day with genuine compassion while continuously pushing for excellence, we create ripples that transform our surroundings. Kindness isn’t weakness—it’s strength expressed through understanding. Yet true kindness doesn’t mean accepting mediocrity. We must challenge those who consistently underdeliver. When someone routinely falls short of their … Continue reading
As a school leader I’ve found that principles of high performance transcend contexts. Recently, while listening to Ryan Mason on episode 182 of the High Performance Podcast, I was struck by how his insights mirror what we strive to cultivate in education. Ryan emphasised three fundamental values: respect, hard work, and a willingness to listen … Continue reading
Episode 167 of the High Performance Podcast delves into the world of Adam Grant, an organisational psychologist, author, professor and podcast host himself. In the relentless pursuit of achievement, we often find ourselves trapped in a cycle of validation-seeking. As Adam Grant wisely points out, we should “stop trying to prove yourself; improve yourself instead.” … Continue reading
How often do you make a change, look to improve or challenge yourself? It’s not always that easy and it certainly isn’t something that everyone enjoys. Does that mean however that we should stand still and do what has always been the way, whatever that way is? Change for some can be quite a challenge … Continue reading
Whilst I reflect on the way we engage with each other, Mark Finnis writes in his book about conversations being nothing more than a series of small chats. I always seek daily chats with children, staff and parents to increase understanding – they are sometimes a challenge for some. That may be a question the … Continue reading
Whenever I show prospective parents and their children around school, I am always keen to find out what makes the child tick. In Mark’s book he talks about that sense of belonging and a quote from Peter Block which goes like this… It gives me great delight when our children and parents feel a real … Continue reading
I stumbled across this reflection which failed to post. Where it was me holding back on the publish button or a connection issue, Im not sure. What I wrote back in June 2022, is still true… When all is said and done, it’s all about the people. In June we would have been getting to … Continue reading
It’s been a really good week to be honest with new relationships starting in the workplace and with optimism, positivity and clarity, moving forwards. Sometimes we get lost in, and even sidetracked, moving from one place to another, or one challenge to another. I often say to people, take a step back, regulate yourself and … Continue reading
Working with a range of people in a range of places; it’s such an interesting, valuable position that should be appreciated and savoured. What some people see, others do not, and what some people strive for, others have absolutely no concept of. Also, some people are ready to write people off; just saying the same … Continue reading
Denham Kite 