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WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT?Author: Richard Henry
What are the secret ingredients to a successful international school? Join three experienced school leaders on their journey to unravel the enigma of international education today. Richard Henry, James Dalziel and James MacDonald host a series of interviews with trailblazers, experts and thought leaders to gain from their experiences and discover the keys to success so that schools can thrive. Language: en Genres: Business, Education, How To, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 21: What We Thought We Knew and What We've Learned
Episode 21
Monday, 14 April, 2025
“Leadership styles, strategic insights and operational challenges.” A Quick Summary In this episode of the 'Where's Your Head At' podcast, hosts Richard Henry, James Dalziel, and James McDonald discuss key leadership insights in the field of international education. They discuss the importance of people and relationships, the unpredictability of change, and the balance between operational effectiveness and strategic innovation. The conversation also touches on personal experiences, such as dealing with significant natural disasters, and the challenges of transitioning roles within educational leadership. The episode emphasizes the value of staying focused on student learning and the need for school leaders to understand both educational and business aspects to lead effectively. We hope you enjoy this episode of WYHA, voted the number 7 international education podcast according to Feedspot. https://podcast.feedspot.com/international_education_podcasts/ Key Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:49 Hosts' Personal Updates 02:04 Leadership Lessons and Realizations 02:39 The Human Factor in Leadership 04:51 Challenges of Implementing Change 06:10 Decision Making and Strategy 09:07 Balancing Business and Education 12:51 Operational and Strategic Leadership 20:57 Personal Leadership Philosophies 34:28 Closing Remarks and Listener Engagement Show notes created by https://podium.page
