Two Inconvenient Women Exploring the inconvenience of leadership
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May 16, 2025 Exploring the intricacies of leadership, the conversation dives into navigating uncertainty and redefining the role of leaders in today’s world. It contrasts traditional hierarchical models with connections rooted in trust and care, emphasizing the invisible yet vital emotional work behind effective leadership. The discussion embraces nature-led principles, encouraging authentic relationships and shared journeys in personal and organizational growth. Reflections on sleep, community, and the joy of everyday moments add a relatable touch to the deeper themes.
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Deputy Heads as Crisis Firefighters
- Deputy head teachers often act as crisis firefighters, handling daily urgent problems.
- Their work is overwhelmed by constant doing, limiting time to pause and explore root causes.
Leadership as Journeying
- 'Leadership' originally means journeying or traveling with others, not hierarchy or control.
- This root meaning contrasts modern leadership's overemphasis on outcomes and control.
Being Over Doing in Leadership
- Leadership that prioritizes being over doing creates authentic change and culture.
- The modern emphasis on outcomes undervalues relational depth and authenticity in leadership.
