PiXL Leadership Bookclub http://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/website en Everything rests on leadership. Each episode on PiXL's Leadership Bookclub features Rachel Johnson, PiXL CEO, who is joined by two school leaders to unpack one non-educational leadership book. Together they discuss how these books can change the way we think, teach, and lead. Through their reflections, they talk about the lessons they have learned about their own leadership, and the result is honest, candid conversation, with practical takeaways for all educators. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL membership: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d70988ec-c9f2-11f0-9db1-5f5780a75f81/image/0baea514b3b9aa95b751e37b1c64f1b7.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress PiXL Leadership Bookclub http://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/website no episodic PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Everything rests on leadership. Each episode on PiXL's Leadership Bookclub features Rachel Johnson, PiXL CEO, who is joined by two school leaders to unpack one non-educational leadership book. Together they discuss how these books can change the way we think, teach, and lead. Through their reflections, they talk about the lessons they have learned about their own leadership, and the result is honest, candid conversation, with practical takeaways for all educators. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL membership: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership Everything rests on leadership.

Each episode on PiXL's Leadership Bookclub features Rachel Johnson, PiXL CEO, who is joined by two school leaders to unpack one non-educational leadership book. Together they discuss how these books can change the way we think, teach, and lead. Through their reflections, they talk about the lessons they have learned about their own leadership, and the result is honest, candid conversation, with practical takeaways for all educators.

PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5.

Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL membership: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership


]]> PiXL podcasts@pixl.org.uk Laws of Connection In Episode 3, the Leadership Bookclub turns its focus to one of the most powerful yet underestimated forces in leadership: connection. Drawing on The Laws of Connection by David Robson, this episode explores why relationships matter far more than we often realise, not just for wellbeing but for effectiveness, creativity and long‑term success. Robson’s research reveals that our ability to connect isn’t limited by personality or confidence, but by hidden psychological barriers that quietly shape how we relate to others. Rachel Johnson is joined by Ronan Sharkey and Kiran Satti for a thoughtful and energising conversation about what this means for schools and colleges. Together, they unpack ideas such as the liking gap, the beautiful mess effect and fast‑friendship, and reflect on how leaders can build deeper, more trusting relationships with staff, students and colleagues. This episode challenges the myth that connection comes naturally and shows how intentional, evidence‑based practices can transform school culture. If you’re looking to strengthen trust, collaboration and belonging in your community, this conversation offers powerful insights and practical starting points. If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.pixl.org.uk/⁠⁠⁠ for free downloads Read Rachel's three books: ⁠⁠⁠ Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the PiXL Pearls. ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Spotify⁠⁠ PiXL Pearls Podcast is a We Are In Beta Production. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:45:00 -0000 full 7 3 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) In Episode 3, the Leadership Bookclub turns its focus to one of the most powerful yet underestimated forces in leadership: connection. Drawing on The Laws of Connection by David Robson, this episode explores why relationships matter far more than we often realise, not just for wellbeing but for effectiveness, creativity and long‑term success. Robson’s research reveals that our ability to connect isn’t limited by personality or confidence, but by hidden psychological barriers that quietly shape how we relate to others. Rachel Johnson is joined by Ronan Sharkey and Kiran Satti for a thoughtful and energising conversation about what this means for schools and colleges. Together, they unpack ideas such as the liking gap, the beautiful mess effect and fast‑friendship, and reflect on how leaders can build deeper, more trusting relationships with staff, students and colleagues. This episode challenges the myth that connection comes naturally and shows how intentional, evidence‑based practices can transform school culture. If you’re looking to strengthen trust, collaboration and belonging in your community, this conversation offers powerful insights and practical starting points. If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.pixl.org.uk/⁠⁠⁠ for free downloads Read Rachel's three books: ⁠⁠⁠ Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the PiXL Pearls. ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Spotify⁠⁠ PiXL Pearls Podcast is a We Are In Beta Production. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠ In Episode 3, the Leadership Bookclub turns its focus to one of the most powerful yet underestimated forces in leadership: connection.

Drawing on The Laws of Connection by David Robson, this episode explores why relationships matter far more than we often realise, not just for wellbeing but for effectiveness, creativity and long‑term success. Robson’s research reveals that our ability to connect isn’t limited by personality or confidence, but by hidden psychological barriers that quietly shape how we relate to others.

Rachel Johnson is joined by Ronan Sharkey and Kiran Satti for a thoughtful and energising conversation about what this means for schools and colleges. Together, they unpack ideas such as the liking gap, the beautiful mess effect and fast‑friendship, and reflect on how leaders can build deeper, more trusting relationships with staff, students and colleagues.

This episode challenges the myth that connection comes naturally and shows how intentional, evidence‑based practices can transform school culture. If you’re looking to strengthen trust, collaboration and belonging in your community, this conversation offers powerful insights and practical starting points.

If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club...


Check out the PiXL website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.pixl.org.uk/⁠⁠⁠ for free downloads


Read Rachel's three books:

⁠⁠⁠ Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠ Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead⁠⁠⁠

Listen to the PiXL Pearls.

⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Spotify⁠⁠


PiXL Pearls Podcast is a We Are In Beta Production.


PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5.

Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠

]]> 2790 no Team Habits Team culture doesn’t come from posters or policies. It comes from the habits we repeat every day. This episode dives into Team Habits by Charlie Gilkey, a book that shows how small adjustments to the way people work together can transform energy, belonging and overall impact. Joining Rachel Johnson are Matt Renshaw and Claire Harley, who bring real stories from school life to the table. They unpack why team culture isn’t shaped by big initiatives but by the repeated rhythms we often barely notice: how meetings run, how communication flows, how expectations are shared and how people signal their availability. This episode is full of “oh, that’s us” moments and simple changes that can reduce friction almost immediately. If you’re a leader eager to strengthen collaboration, boost morale or create a calmer, more purposeful environment, this conversation offers practical, realistic starting points. From "rocket practice" frameworks that out into practice communicating effectively, to DRIP (decision, recommendation, intention or plan), there are so many golden nuggets that you can try out in your team meetings. Tune in today! If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: ⁠⁠https://www.pixl.org.uk/⁠⁠ for free downloads Read Rachel's three books: ⁠⁠ Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead⁠⁠ Listen to the PiXL Pearls. ⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Subscribe on Spotify⁠ PiXL Pearls Podcast is a We Are In Beta Production. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:29:00 -0000 full 7 2 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Team culture doesn’t come from posters or policies. It comes from the habits we repeat every day. This episode dives into Team Habits by Charlie Gilkey, a book that shows how small adjustments to the way people work together can transform energy, belonging and overall impact. Joining Rachel Johnson are Matt Renshaw and Claire Harley, who bring real stories from school life to the table. They unpack why team culture isn’t shaped by big initiatives but by the repeated rhythms we often barely notice: how meetings run, how communication flows, how expectations are shared and how people signal their availability. This episode is full of “oh, that’s us” moments and simple changes that can reduce friction almost immediately. If you’re a leader eager to strengthen collaboration, boost morale or create a calmer, more purposeful environment, this conversation offers practical, realistic starting points. From "rocket practice" frameworks that out into practice communicating effectively, to DRIP (decision, recommendation, intention or plan), there are so many golden nuggets that you can try out in your team meetings. Tune in today! If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: ⁠⁠https://www.pixl.org.uk/⁠⁠ for free downloads Read Rachel's three books: ⁠⁠ Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead⁠⁠ Listen to the PiXL Pearls. ⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Subscribe on Spotify⁠ PiXL Pearls Podcast is a We Are In Beta Production. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠ Team culture doesn’t come from posters or policies. It comes from the habits we repeat every day.


This episode dives into Team Habits by Charlie Gilkey, a book that shows how small adjustments to the way people work together can transform energy, belonging and overall impact.


Joining Rachel Johnson are Matt Renshaw and Claire Harley, who bring real stories from school life to the table. They unpack why team culture isn’t shaped by big initiatives but by the repeated rhythms we often barely notice: how meetings run, how communication flows, how expectations are shared and how people signal their availability.


This episode is full of “oh, that’s us” moments and simple changes that can reduce friction almost immediately. If you’re a leader eager to strengthen collaboration, boost morale or create a calmer, more purposeful environment, this conversation offers practical, realistic starting points.


From "rocket practice" frameworks that out into practice communicating effectively, to DRIP (decision, recommendation, intention or plan), there are so many golden nuggets that you can try out in your team meetings. Tune in today!


If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club...


Check out the PiXL website: ⁠⁠https://www.pixl.org.uk/⁠⁠ for free downloads


Read Rachel's three books:

⁠⁠ Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them⁠⁠

⁠⁠Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them⁠⁠

⁠⁠ Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead⁠⁠

Listen to the PiXL Pearls.

⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠

⁠⁠ Subscribe on Spotify⁠


PiXL Pearls Podcast is a We Are In Beta Production.


PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5.

Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠

]]> 2346 no Shift We’re starting the season with Shift by Dr Ethan Kross, a fascinating exploration of how our emotions work and how we can take charge of them using simple tools that sit right in front of us. From shifting perspective to grounding ourselves in our senses by pausing, Kross opens the door to practical, science-backed strategies that help us think clearly and make better decisions. Host Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) is joined by school leaders Dr Chris Baker and Rozina Mulla to discuss what these ideas look like in the everyday lives of educationalists. Together, they explore how leaders can use emotional awareness to improve decision-making, support their teams and create healthier, more productive school cultures. Expect honest reflections and relatable stories, as well as plenty of practical insights you can put to use straightaway like carrying out "space audits" and visualising techniques to manage emotions. Whether you’re keen to manage stress more effectively or help your staff navigate the emotional demands of the job, this episode offers powerful guidance grounded in neuroscience but fully rooted in education. Prepare to lead by managing your emotions, rather than being managed by your emotions. If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: ⁠https://www.pixl.org.uk/⁠ for free downloads Read Rachel's three books: ⁠ Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them⁠ ⁠Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them⁠ ⁠ Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead⁠ Listen to the PiXL Pearls. ⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠ Subscribe on Spotify PiXL Pearls Podcast is a We Are In Beta Production. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:20:00 -0000 full 7 1 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) We’re starting the season with Shift by Dr Ethan Kross, a fascinating exploration of how our emotions work and how we can take charge of them using simple tools that sit right in front of us. From shifting perspective to grounding ourselves in our senses by pausing, Kross opens the door to practical, science-backed strategies that help us think clearly and make better decisions. Host Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) is joined by school leaders Dr Chris Baker and Rozina Mulla to discuss what these ideas look like in the everyday lives of educationalists. Together, they explore how leaders can use emotional awareness to improve decision-making, support their teams and create healthier, more productive school cultures. Expect honest reflections and relatable stories, as well as plenty of practical insights you can put to use straightaway like carrying out "space audits" and visualising techniques to manage emotions. Whether you’re keen to manage stress more effectively or help your staff navigate the emotional demands of the job, this episode offers powerful guidance grounded in neuroscience but fully rooted in education. Prepare to lead by managing your emotions, rather than being managed by your emotions. If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: ⁠https://www.pixl.org.uk/⁠ for free downloads Read Rachel's three books: ⁠ Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them⁠ ⁠Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them⁠ ⁠ Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead⁠ Listen to the PiXL Pearls. ⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠ Subscribe on Spotify PiXL Pearls Podcast is a We Are In Beta Production. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠ We’re starting the season with Shift by Dr Ethan Kross, a fascinating exploration of how our emotions work and how we can take charge of them using simple tools that sit right in front of us.

From shifting perspective to grounding ourselves in our senses by pausing, Kross opens the door to practical, science-backed strategies that help us think clearly and make better decisions.

Host Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) is joined by school leaders Dr Chris Baker and Rozina Mulla to discuss what these ideas look like in the everyday lives of educationalists.

Together, they explore how leaders can use emotional awareness to improve decision-making, support their teams and create healthier, more productive school cultures. Expect honest reflections and relatable stories, as well as plenty of practical insights you can put to use straightaway like carrying out "space audits" and visualising techniques to manage emotions.

Whether you’re keen to manage stress more effectively or help your staff navigate the emotional demands of the job, this episode offers powerful guidance grounded in neuroscience but fully rooted in education.

Prepare to lead by managing your emotions, rather than being managed by your emotions.


If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club...


Check out the PiXL website: ⁠https://www.pixl.org.uk/⁠ for free downloads


Read Rachel's three books:

⁠ Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them⁠

⁠Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them⁠

⁠ Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead⁠

Listen to the PiXL Pearls.

⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠

⁠ Subscribe on Spotify


PiXL Pearls Podcast is a We Are In Beta Production.


PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5.

Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠

]]> 2904 no Season 7 - starting 25th March The PiXL Leadership Book Club is back for Season 7 - with new books, new guests and lots of new takeaways to share. In each episode, two school leaders discuss how non-educational leadership books can help with leading remotely, building resilience, and even learning to rest. Now, there is a concept for leaders! We look at how the thinking behind huge corporations, and of change making leaders, can be applied to our teams in our settings, because our leadership is stronger when ideas are shared. So if you're looking for fresh thinking, actionable ideas, and a chance to pause and reflect, this is your invitation to join the conversation.  Join PIXL CEO - Rachel Johnson - every Wednesday, on the PiXL Leadership Book Club. Starting 25th March 2026. Follow us now in your podcast app to make sure you don't miss out. Books we’ll be discussing are: Come What May - Lucy Easthope Leading Remotely – Mike Parkes Rest - Alex Soojung-Kim Pang Shatterproof - Tasha Eurich Shift - Ethan Kross Team Habits - Charlie Gilkey The Founders Mentality: How to Overcome the Predictable Crises of Growth - Chris Zook and James Allen The Laws of Connection - David Robson Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:34:00 -0000 trailer 7 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) The PiXL Leadership Book Club is back for Season 7 - with new books, new guests and lots of new takeaways to share. In each episode, two school leaders discuss how non-educational leadership books can help with leading remotely, building resilience, and even learning to rest. Now, there is a concept for leaders! We look at how the thinking behind huge corporations, and of change making leaders, can be applied to our teams in our settings, because our leadership is stronger when ideas are shared. So if you're looking for fresh thinking, actionable ideas, and a chance to pause and reflect, this is your invitation to join the conversation.  Join PIXL CEO - Rachel Johnson - every Wednesday, on the PiXL Leadership Book Club. Starting 25th March 2026. Follow us now in your podcast app to make sure you don't miss out. Books we’ll be discussing are: Come What May - Lucy Easthope Leading Remotely – Mike Parkes Rest - Alex Soojung-Kim Pang Shatterproof - Tasha Eurich Shift - Ethan Kross Team Habits - Charlie Gilkey The Founders Mentality: How to Overcome the Predictable Crises of Growth - Chris Zook and James Allen The Laws of Connection - David Robson The PiXL Leadership Book Club is back for Season 7 - with new books, new guests and lots of new takeaways to share.

In each episode, two school leaders discuss how non-educational leadership books can help with leading remotely, building resilience, and even learning to rest. Now, there is a concept for leaders!

We look at how the thinking behind huge corporations, and of change making leaders, can be applied to our teams in our settings, because our leadership is stronger when ideas are shared.

So if you're looking for fresh thinking, actionable ideas, and a chance to pause and reflect, this is your invitation to join the conversation. 

Join PIXL CEO - Rachel Johnson - every Wednesday, on the PiXL Leadership Book Club.

Starting 25th March 2026.

Follow us now in your podcast app to make sure you don't miss out.

Books we’ll be discussing are:

  • Come What May - Lucy Easthope
  • Leading Remotely – Mike Parkes
  • Rest - Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
  • Shatterproof - Tasha Eurich
  • Shift - Ethan Kross
  • Team Habits - Charlie Gilkey
  • The Founders Mentality: How to Overcome the Predictable Crises of Growth - Chris Zook and James Allen
  • The Laws of Connection - David Robson
]]> 117 Be a guest on Series 7 https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/be-a-guest-on-series-7 We hope you are enjoying your summer holidays! We are preparing for Series 7 of the PiXL Leadership Book Club Podcast and now it's your turn to be a guest discussing the books on the list. Click here to see which books we'll be discussing and to register your interest in taking part. Or... know someone who would be a great guest? Send them the link to this and tell them how brilliant they'd be. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:46:43 -0000 Be a guest on Series 7 bonus PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) We hope you are enjoying your summer holidays! We are preparing for Series 7 of the PiXL Leadership Book Club Podcast and now it's your turn to be a guest discussing the books on the list. Click here to see which books we'll be discussing and to register your interest in taking part. Or... know someone who would be a great guest? Send them the link to this and tell them how brilliant they'd be. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Click here to see which books we'll be discussing and to register your interest in taking part. Or... know someone who would be a great guest? Send them the link to this and tell them how brilliant they'd be. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production.]]> 80 no The One Thing https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/the-one-thing What if doing less is the key to achieving more? In this final episode of the PiXL Leadership Book Club, Rachel Johnson is joined by school leaders Tom Moseley and Stephanie Shaldas to discuss The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan – a book that challenges everything we think we know about productivity, balance and success. Together, they unpack the dangers of distraction, the myth of multitasking and the liberating clarity of asking one powerful question: What's the ONE thing I can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary? In a profession that demands so much, this episode is a chance to pause and reflect on where we're really putting our energy, bravely asking ourselves 'what might change if we dared to focus?' Listen now, and if you are a PiXL member, explore the Leadership Thinking Guide on getting serious about subtraction to help you apply the insights to your work and your life. If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads Read Rachel's three books: Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead Listen to the PiXL Pearls. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. PiXL Podcasts are We Are In Beta productions. For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0000 The One Thing full 6 8 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) What if doing less is the key to achieving more? In this final episode of the PiXL Leadership Book Club, Rachel Johnson is joined by school leaders Tom Moseley and Stephanie Shaldas to discuss The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan – a book that challenges everything we think we know about productivity, balance and success. Together, they unpack the dangers of distraction, the myth of multitasking and the liberating clarity of asking one powerful question: What's the ONE thing I can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary? In a profession that demands so much, this episode is a chance to pause and reflect on where we're really putting our energy, bravely asking ourselves 'what might change if we dared to focus?' Listen now, and if you are a PiXL member, explore the Leadership Thinking Guide on getting serious about subtraction to help you apply the insights to your work and your life. If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads Read Rachel's three books: Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead Listen to the PiXL Pearls. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. PiXL Podcasts are We Are In Beta productions. For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ What if doing less is the key to achieving more?

In this final episode of the PiXL Leadership Book Club, Rachel Johnson is joined by school leaders Tom Moseley and Stephanie Shaldas to discuss The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan – a book that challenges everything we think we know about productivity, balance and success.

Together, they unpack the dangers of distraction, the myth of multitasking and the liberating clarity of asking one powerful question: What's the ONE thing I can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?

In a profession that demands so much, this episode is a chance to pause and reflect on where we're really putting our energy, bravely asking ourselves 'what might change if we dared to focus?'

Listen now, and if you are a PiXL member, explore the Leadership Thinking Guide on getting serious about subtraction to help you apply the insights to your work and your life.

If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club...

Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads

Read Rachel's three books:

Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them

Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them

Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead

Listen to the PiXL Pearls.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe on Spotify

The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system.

Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically.

PiXL Podcasts are We Are In Beta productions.

For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/

]]> 2322 no Poor https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/poor What does it take to break the cycle and who helps make that possible? In this deeply moving episode of the PiXL Leadership Book Club, Rachel Johnson is joined by Rebecca Broadley and Sapna Vadher to discuss Poor by Katriona O'Sullivan, a story of survival, resilience and the transformative power of education. Growing up in poverty, becoming a mum at 15 and experiencing homelessness, Katriona defied the odds and credits the teachers and mentors who saw something in her when it felt like no one else did. Her memoir is a fierce call to action to recognise the invisible battles many children face and to lead with compassion, high expectations and belief. Katriona has previously joined us to share her story at PiXL events and it never fails to stop people in their tracks. This conversation builds on that legacy, offering school leaders a powerful reminder: your words, your care, your belief might just be the turning point in a child's life. An unforgettable listen for anyone who leads, teaches or holds space for young people. If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads Read Rachel's three books: Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead Listen to the PiXL Pearls. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. PiXL Podcasts are We Are In Beta productions. For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Poor full 6 7 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) What does it take to break the cycle and who helps make that possible? In this deeply moving episode of the PiXL Leadership Book Club, Rachel Johnson is joined by Rebecca Broadley and Sapna Vadher to discuss Poor by Katriona O'Sullivan, a story of survival, resilience and the transformative power of education. Growing up in poverty, becoming a mum at 15 and experiencing homelessness, Katriona defied the odds and credits the teachers and mentors who saw something in her when it felt like no one else did. Her memoir is a fierce call to action to recognise the invisible battles many children face and to lead with compassion, high expectations and belief. Katriona has previously joined us to share her story at PiXL events and it never fails to stop people in their tracks. This conversation builds on that legacy, offering school leaders a powerful reminder: your words, your care, your belief might just be the turning point in a child's life. An unforgettable listen for anyone who leads, teaches or holds space for young people. If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads Read Rachel's three books: Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead Listen to the PiXL Pearls. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. PiXL Podcasts are We Are In Beta productions. For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ What does it take to break the cycle and who helps make that possible?

In this deeply moving episode of the PiXL Leadership Book Club, Rachel Johnson is joined by Rebecca Broadley and Sapna Vadher to discuss Poor by Katriona O'Sullivan, a story of survival, resilience and the transformative power of education.

Growing up in poverty, becoming a mum at 15 and experiencing homelessness, Katriona defied the odds and credits the teachers and mentors who saw something in her when it felt like no one else did. Her memoir is a fierce call to action to recognise the invisible battles many children face and to lead with compassion, high expectations and belief.

Katriona has previously joined us to share her story at PiXL events and it never fails to stop people in their tracks. This conversation builds on that legacy, offering school leaders a powerful reminder: your words, your care, your belief might just be the turning point in a child's life.

An unforgettable listen for anyone who leads, teaches or holds space for young people.

If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club...

Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads

Read Rachel's three books:

Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them

Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them

Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead

Listen to the PiXL Pearls.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe on Spotify

The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system.

Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically.

PiXL Podcasts are We Are In Beta productions.

For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/

]]> 2023 no Ruthlessly Caring https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/ruthlessly-caring What does it really take to lead well in today's uncertain and fast-moving world? In this episode of the PiXL Leadership Bookclub podcast, Rachel Johnson is joined by Lynsey Holzer and Kerim Ramadan to explore Ruthlessly Caring by Amy Walters Cohen. They reflect on how school leadership is evolving and what it means to embrace paradoxes like being ambitious while staying grounded, or confident while remaining humble. Drawing from the book's five leadership mindsets, this conversation offers practical insights for anyone leading in schools today, whether that is for one school, or many as part of your Trust! Tune in today for the practical top tips that you can use to master thinking through paradoxes, not simply being paralysed by them when they come up. If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads Read Rachel's three books: Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead Listen to the PiXL Pearls. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. PiXL Podcasts are We Are In Beta productions. For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ Wed, 21 May 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Ruthlessly Caring full 6 6 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) What does it really take to lead well in today's uncertain and fast-moving world? In this episode of the PiXL Leadership Bookclub podcast, Rachel Johnson is joined by Lynsey Holzer and Kerim Ramadan to explore Ruthlessly Caring by Amy Walters Cohen. They reflect on how school leadership is evolving and what it means to embrace paradoxes like being ambitious while staying grounded, or confident while remaining humble. Drawing from the book's five leadership mindsets, this conversation offers practical insights for anyone leading in schools today, whether that is for one school, or many as part of your Trust! Tune in today for the practical top tips that you can use to master thinking through paradoxes, not simply being paralysed by them when they come up. If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads Read Rachel's three books: Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead Listen to the PiXL Pearls. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. PiXL Podcasts are We Are In Beta productions. For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ What does it really take to lead well in today's uncertain and fast-moving world?

In this episode of the PiXL Leadership Bookclub podcast, Rachel Johnson is joined by Lynsey Holzer and Kerim Ramadan to explore Ruthlessly Caring by Amy Walters Cohen.

They reflect on how school leadership is evolving and what it means to embrace paradoxes like being ambitious while staying grounded, or confident while remaining humble.

Drawing from the book's five leadership mindsets, this conversation offers practical insights for anyone leading in schools today, whether that is for one school, or many as part of your Trust!

Tune in today for the practical top tips that you can use to master thinking through paradoxes, not simply being paralysed by them when they come up.

If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club...

Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads

Read Rachel's three books:

Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them

Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them

Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead

Listen to the PiXL Pearls.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe on Spotify

The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system.

Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically.

PiXL Podcasts are We Are In Beta productions.

For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/

]]> 1947 no Women Who Work Too Much https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/women-who-work-too-much Are we all using our last embers just to keep going in our jobs as teachers? This week on the PiXL Leadership Bookclub, Rachel Johnson is joined by guests to explore Women Who Work Too Much by Tamu Thomas. This is a powerful guide to breaking free from burnout, overwork and the pressure to prove your worth by doing more. Though written for women, the truths in this book resonate across the profession: educators are carrying an ever-growing load—at work, at home, and in their own heads. They dive into 'talk boundaries', rest, guilt and the belief that we must earn our worth through relentless effort. If you're tired of feeling stretched thin but still pushing through, this one's for you! Tune in and ask yourself: what might change if you stopped seeing rest as weakness? If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads Read Rachel's three books: Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead Listen to the PiXL Pearls. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. PiXL Podcasts are We Are In Beta productions. For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ Wed, 07 May 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Women Who Work Too Much full 6 5 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Are we all using our last embers just to keep going in our jobs as teachers? This week on the PiXL Leadership Bookclub, Rachel Johnson is joined by guests to explore Women Who Work Too Much by Tamu Thomas. This is a powerful guide to breaking free from burnout, overwork and the pressure to prove your worth by doing more. Though written for women, the truths in this book resonate across the profession: educators are carrying an ever-growing load—at work, at home, and in their own heads. They dive into 'talk boundaries', rest, guilt and the belief that we must earn our worth through relentless effort. If you're tired of feeling stretched thin but still pushing through, this one's for you! Tune in and ask yourself: what might change if you stopped seeing rest as weakness? If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads Read Rachel's three books: Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead Listen to the PiXL Pearls. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. PiXL Podcasts are We Are In Beta productions. For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ Are we all using our last embers just to keep going in our jobs as teachers?

This week on the PiXL Leadership Bookclub, Rachel Johnson is joined by guests to explore Women Who Work Too Much by Tamu Thomas. This is a powerful guide to breaking free from burnout, overwork and the pressure to prove your worth by doing more.

Though written for women, the truths in this book resonate across the profession: educators are carrying an ever-growing load—at work, at home, and in their own heads. They dive into 'talk boundaries', rest, guilt and the belief that we must earn our worth through relentless effort.

If you're tired of feeling stretched thin but still pushing through, this one's for you!

Tune in and ask yourself: what might change if you stopped seeing rest as weakness?

If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club...

Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads

Read Rachel's three books:

Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them

Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them

Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead

Listen to the PiXL Pearls.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe on Spotify

The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system.

Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically.

PiXL Podcasts are We Are In Beta productions.

For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/

]]> 2215 no Never Split the Difference https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/never-split-the-difference There's an art to negotiating, and who better to learn how to handle the toughest conversations than from a former hostage negotiator? In our next episode, we delve into Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss, a former international FBI hostage negotiator whose high-stakes experiences have shaped a revolutionary approach to everyday negotiation. Rachel (PiXL CEO), and Grace and Kay unpack how Voss transforms the tactics once reserved for life-or-death scenarios into practical strategies for influencing outcomes at work, in schools, and beyond. From tactical empathy to the surprising power of "no", and how a well-placed mirror or label can unlock breakthroughs, this is a masterclass in human connection and persuasion – something all school leaders can benefit from. Whether you're handling a tricky conversation with colleagues or parents, or just trying to get your pupils to do their homework, this episode has something for you. Get ready to negotiate like life depends on it – because sometimes, your success just might make a difference in those who you lead. If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads Read Rachel's three books: Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead Listen to the PiXL Pearls. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. PiXL Podcasts are We Are In Beta productions. For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Never Split the Difference full 6 4 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) There's an art to negotiating, and who better to learn how to handle the toughest conversations than from a former hostage negotiator? In our next episode, we delve into Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss, a former international FBI hostage negotiator whose high-stakes experiences have shaped a revolutionary approach to everyday negotiation. Rachel (PiXL CEO), and Grace and Kay unpack how Voss transforms the tactics once reserved for life-or-death scenarios into practical strategies for influencing outcomes at work, in schools, and beyond. From tactical empathy to the surprising power of "no", and how a well-placed mirror or label can unlock breakthroughs, this is a masterclass in human connection and persuasion – something all school leaders can benefit from. Whether you're handling a tricky conversation with colleagues or parents, or just trying to get your pupils to do their homework, this episode has something for you. Get ready to negotiate like life depends on it – because sometimes, your success just might make a difference in those who you lead. If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads Read Rachel's three books: Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead Listen to the PiXL Pearls. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. PiXL Podcasts are We Are In Beta productions. For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ There's an art to negotiating, and who better to learn how to handle the toughest conversations than from a former hostage negotiator?

In our next episode, we delve into Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss, a former international FBI hostage negotiator whose high-stakes experiences have shaped a revolutionary approach to everyday negotiation.

Rachel (PiXL CEO), and Grace and Kay unpack how Voss transforms the tactics once reserved for life-or-death scenarios into practical strategies for influencing outcomes at work, in schools, and beyond. From tactical empathy to the surprising power of "no", and how a well-placed mirror or label can unlock breakthroughs, this is a masterclass in human connection and persuasion – something all school leaders can benefit from.

Whether you're handling a tricky conversation with colleagues or parents, or just trying to get your pupils to do their homework, this episode has something for you.

Get ready to negotiate like life depends on it – because sometimes, your success just might make a difference in those who you lead.

If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club...

Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads

Read Rachel's three books:

Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them

Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them

Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead

Listen to the PiXL Pearls.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe on Spotify

The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system.

Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically.

PiXL Podcasts are We Are In Beta productions.

For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/

]]> 2367 no Glad We Met https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/glad-we-met 1:1 meetings happen every day in schools, but are they as impactful as they could be? In this episode of the Leadership Book Club, PiXL CEO Rachel Johnson is joined by experienced school leaders Claire Moss and Aaron Wanford as they delve into Glad We Met by Steven G. Rogelberg. Drawing on research from top organisations, Rogelberg reveals how to make these meetings a tool for growth, not just another box to tick. Our guests explore strategies and share how they apply strategies to make meeting more meaningful from finding the right frequency, striking the balance between productivity and relationship-building and tailoring meetings to individual needs. With practical insights on listening, feedback and creating real value in every conversation in school, this episode is essential for leaders looking to make their meetings more effective and energising. If you've ever walked away from a 1:1 thinking, 'Was that really worth it?', this discussion is for you! If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads Read Rachel's three books: Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead Listen to the PiXL Pearls. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. PiXL Podcasts are We Are In Beta productions. For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0000 Glad We Met full 6 3 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) 1:1 meetings happen every day in schools, but are they as impactful as they could be? In this episode of the Leadership Book Club, PiXL CEO Rachel Johnson is joined by experienced school leaders Claire Moss and Aaron Wanford as they delve into Glad We Met by Steven G. Rogelberg. Drawing on research from top organisations, Rogelberg reveals how to make these meetings a tool for growth, not just another box to tick. Our guests explore strategies and share how they apply strategies to make meeting more meaningful from finding the right frequency, striking the balance between productivity and relationship-building and tailoring meetings to individual needs. With practical insights on listening, feedback and creating real value in every conversation in school, this episode is essential for leaders looking to make their meetings more effective and energising. If you've ever walked away from a 1:1 thinking, 'Was that really worth it?', this discussion is for you! If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads Read Rachel's three books: Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead Listen to the PiXL Pearls. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. PiXL Podcasts are We Are In Beta productions. For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ 1:1 meetings happen every day in schools, but are they as impactful as they could be?

In this episode of the Leadership Book Club, PiXL CEO Rachel Johnson is joined by experienced school leaders Claire Moss and Aaron Wanford as they delve into Glad We Met by Steven G. Rogelberg.

Drawing on research from top organisations, Rogelberg reveals how to make these meetings a tool for growth, not just another box to tick.

Our guests explore strategies and share how they apply strategies to make meeting more meaningful from finding the right frequency, striking the balance between productivity and relationship-building and tailoring meetings to individual needs.

With practical insights on listening, feedback and creating real value in every conversation in school, this episode is essential for leaders looking to make their meetings more effective and energising.

If you've ever walked away from a 1:1 thinking, 'Was that really worth it?', this discussion is for you!

If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club...

Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads

Read Rachel's three books:

Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them

Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them

Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead

Listen to the PiXL Pearls.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe on Spotify

The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system.

Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically.

PiXL Podcasts are We Are In Beta productions.

For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/

]]> 2640 no The Friction Project https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/the-friction-project Schools are fast-paced environments where time is precious, but too often, unnecessary friction slows us down. In this episode of the Leadership Book Club, PiXL CEO Rachel Johnson is joined by experienced school leaders Mariam Rizvi and Deneen Kenchington as they unpack their biggest takeaways from The Friction Project by Huggy Rao and Robert I. Sutton. Together, they explore how to spot and fix the everyday obstacles that waste time and energy – from overcomplicated systems to information overload. They discuss the power of becoming "trustees of others' time," why ending tasks well with "Ta-da" lists matters, and how subtraction specialists can help with streamlining processes, particularly in assessment. This episode is full of practical insights to help school leaders remove barriers, improve efficiency and create a smoother, more effective working environment. If you've ever felt bogged down by unnecessary complexity, this one's for you! If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads Read Rachel's three books: Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead Listen to the PiXL Pearls. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. PiXL Podcasts are We Are In Beta productions. For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 05:30:00 -0000 The Friction Project full 6 2 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Schools are fast-paced environments where time is precious, but too often, unnecessary friction slows us down. In this episode of the Leadership Book Club, PiXL CEO Rachel Johnson is joined by experienced school leaders Mariam Rizvi and Deneen Kenchington as they unpack their biggest takeaways from The Friction Project by Huggy Rao and Robert I. Sutton. Together, they explore how to spot and fix the everyday obstacles that waste time and energy – from overcomplicated systems to information overload. They discuss the power of becoming "trustees of others' time," why ending tasks well with "Ta-da" lists matters, and how subtraction specialists can help with streamlining processes, particularly in assessment. This episode is full of practical insights to help school leaders remove barriers, improve efficiency and create a smoother, more effective working environment. If you've ever felt bogged down by unnecessary complexity, this one's for you! If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads Read Rachel's three books: Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead Listen to the PiXL Pearls. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. PiXL Podcasts are We Are In Beta productions. For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ Schools are fast-paced environments where time is precious, but too often, unnecessary friction slows us down.

In this episode of the Leadership Book Club, PiXL CEO Rachel Johnson is joined by experienced school leaders Mariam Rizvi and Deneen Kenchington as they unpack their biggest takeaways from The Friction Project by Huggy Rao and Robert I. Sutton.

Together, they explore how to spot and fix the everyday obstacles that waste time and energy – from overcomplicated systems to information overload.

They discuss the power of becoming "trustees of others' time," why ending tasks well with "Ta-da" lists matters, and how subtraction specialists can help with streamlining processes, particularly in assessment.

This episode is full of practical insights to help school leaders remove barriers, improve efficiency and create a smoother, more effective working environment.

If you've ever felt bogged down by unnecessary complexity, this one's for you!

If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club...

Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads

Read Rachel's three books:

Time to Think 1: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them

Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them

Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead

Listen to the PiXL Pearls.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe on Spotify

The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system.

Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically.

PiXL Podcasts are We Are In Beta productions.

For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/

]]> 2153 no Languishing https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/languishing We're kicking off Series 6 with Languishing by Corey Keyes, the book that finally puts a name to that feeling of being stuck, drained and just going through the motions. Rachel Johnson is joined by school leaders Chris and Angela to explore how this shows up in education and, more importantly, what we can do about it. From recognising the signs in ourselves and our teams to finding simple ways to boost motivation and well-being, this episode is packed with practical takeaways. Together, they unpack insightful strategies for recognising and overcoming this state – helping school leaders foster resilience, meaning and growth in themselves and their teams. So many gems in this episode like how play isn't just for students! As teachers, we have a responsibility to make lessons fun, bringing energy and creativity into the classroom to keep everyone engaged. Ready to go from just getting by to flourishing? Tune in! If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads Read Rachel's two books: Time to Think: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them Listen to the PiXL Pearls. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. PiXL Pearls is a We Are In Beta production. For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Languishing full 6 1 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) We're kicking off Series 6 with Languishing by Corey Keyes, the book that finally puts a name to that feeling of being stuck, drained and just going through the motions. Rachel Johnson is joined by school leaders Chris and Angela to explore how this shows up in education and, more importantly, what we can do about it. From recognising the signs in ourselves and our teams to finding simple ways to boost motivation and well-being, this episode is packed with practical takeaways. Together, they unpack insightful strategies for recognising and overcoming this state – helping school leaders foster resilience, meaning and growth in themselves and their teams. So many gems in this episode like how play isn't just for students! As teachers, we have a responsibility to make lessons fun, bringing energy and creativity into the classroom to keep everyone engaged. Ready to go from just getting by to flourishing? Tune in! If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club... Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads Read Rachel's two books: Time to Think: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them Listen to the PiXL Pearls. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. PiXL Pearls is a We Are In Beta production. For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ We're kicking off Series 6 with Languishing by Corey Keyes, the book that finally puts a name to that feeling of being stuck, drained and just going through the motions.

Rachel Johnson is joined by school leaders Chris and Angela to explore how this shows up in education and, more importantly, what we can do about it.

From recognising the signs in ourselves and our teams to finding simple ways to boost motivation and well-being, this episode is packed with practical takeaways.

Together, they unpack insightful strategies for recognising and overcoming this state – helping school leaders foster resilience, meaning and growth in themselves and their teams.

So many gems in this episode like how play isn't just for students! As teachers, we have a responsibility to make lessons fun, bringing energy and creativity into the classroom to keep everyone engaged.

Ready to go from just getting by to flourishing? Tune in!

If you enjoyed PiXL Leadership Book Club...

Check out the PiXL website: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ for free downloads

Read Rachel's two books:

Time to Think: The Things that stop us and how to deal with them

Time to Think 2: The Things that stop our teams and what to do about them

Listen to the PiXL Pearls.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe on Spotify

The PiXL network spans thousands of schools across key stages 1-5. We collaborate, share best practice, and equip leaders throughout the educational system.

Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically.

PiXL Pearls is a We Are In Beta production.

For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/

]]> 2426 no Season 6 - starting March 12th https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/season-6-starting-march-12th The PiXL Leadership Bookclub Podcast is back! New books, fresh insights and real conversations about what great leadership looks like in schools. This series, we're exploring a great range of non-educational leadership books, including: Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down – because 'just getting by' isn't the goal. The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder – finding flow in leadership. Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings – making every conversation count. Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It – the skills every leader needs. Women Who Work Too Much: Break Free from Toxic Productivity and Find Your Joy – working smarter, not harder. And more! Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) and our experienced guests, apply these ideas for use in schools, making a real difference in the lives of those we lead every day. With their insights and reflections, this series will challenge your thinking and spark new ideas for your own leadership. Join us every other Wednesday – first episode drops March 12th. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Season 6 Starting March 12th trailer 6 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) The PiXL Leadership Bookclub Podcast is back! New books, fresh insights and real conversations about what great leadership looks like in schools. This series, we're exploring a great range of non-educational leadership books, including: Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down – because 'just getting by' isn't the goal. The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder – finding flow in leadership. Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings – making every conversation count. Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It – the skills every leader needs. Women Who Work Too Much: Break Free from Toxic Productivity and Find Your Joy – working smarter, not harder. And more! Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) and our experienced guests, apply these ideas for use in schools, making a real difference in the lives of those we lead every day. With their insights and reflections, this series will challenge your thinking and spark new ideas for your own leadership. Join us every other Wednesday – first episode drops March 12th. The PiXL Leadership Bookclub Podcast is back!

New books, fresh insights and real conversations about what great leadership looks like in schools.

This series, we're exploring a great range of non-educational leadership books, including:

  • Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down – because 'just getting by' isn't the goal.

  • The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder – finding flow in leadership.

  • Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings – making every conversation count.

  • Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It – the skills every leader needs.

  • Women Who Work Too Much: Break Free from Toxic Productivity and Find Your Joy – working smarter, not harder.

And more!

Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) and our experienced guests, apply these ideas for use in schools, making a real difference in the lives of those we lead every day. With their insights and reflections, this series will challenge your thinking and spark new ideas for your own leadership.

Join us every other Wednesday – first episode drops March 12th.

]]> 90 no The 4 Disciplines of Execution https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/the-4-disciplines-of-execution Welcome to the final episode of Series 5 of the PiXL Leadership Book Club. Join host Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) as she dives into "The 4 Disciplines of Execution" by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling. This week, Rachel is joined by Leo Dudin (Deputy Head Academic at Oakham School) and Carly Woodall (Head of Year 6 at Brooklands School). Together, they unpack the timeless principles of focus, leverage, engagement, and accountability from the book that has shaped much of PiXL's methodology. Discover how these educational leaders apply the four disciplines to enhance student outcomes and school leadership. Learn practical strategies for setting wildly important goals, developing lead measures, and creating a cadence of accountability. Tune in to explore the transformative power of disciplined execution in education. Did you know we have two other podcasts? 1. PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here 2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more. PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0000 The 4 Disciplines of Execution full 5 8 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Welcome to the final episode of Series 5 of the PiXL Leadership Book Club. Join host Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) as she dives into "The 4 Disciplines of Execution" by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling. This week, Rachel is joined by Leo Dudin (Deputy Head Academic at Oakham School) and Carly Woodall (Head of Year 6 at Brooklands School). Together, they unpack the timeless principles of focus, leverage, engagement, and accountability from the book that has shaped much of PiXL's methodology. Discover how these educational leaders apply the four disciplines to enhance student outcomes and school leadership. Learn practical strategies for setting wildly important goals, developing lead measures, and creating a cadence of accountability. Tune in to explore the transformative power of disciplined execution in education. Did you know we have two other podcasts? 1. PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here 2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more. PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Welcome to the final episode of Series 5 of the PiXL Leadership Book Club. Join host Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) as she dives into "The 4 Disciplines of Execution" by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling. This week, Rachel is joined by Leo Dudin (Deputy Head Academic at Oakham School) and Carly Woodall (Head of Year 6 at Brooklands School). Together, they unpack the timeless principles of focus, leverage, engagement, and accountability from the book that has shaped much of PiXL's methodology.

Discover how these educational leaders apply the four disciplines to enhance student outcomes and school leadership. Learn practical strategies for setting wildly important goals, developing lead measures, and creating a cadence of accountability. Tune in to explore the transformative power of disciplined execution in education.

Did you know we have two other podcasts?

1. PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections

Listen on Apple Podcast here

Listen on Spotify here

2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them

Listen on Apple Podcast here

Listen on Spotify here

PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more.

PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production.

]]> 2470 no Fractured https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/fractured Welcome to the penultimate episode of the 5th series of the PiXL Leadership Bookclub! Join Rachel Johnson, PiXL CEO, with Chandini Misra (Principal at Repton Al Barsha in Dubai) and Amos Turner-Wardell (Principal at Regents International School Pattaya in Thailand), as they explore Jon Yates' impactful book, "Fractured: Why Our Societies Are Coming Apart and How We Put Them Back Together Again". Yates' book delves into the root causes of societal division and offers a hopeful roadmap for fostering belonging and unity. In a world where we increasingly spend less time with those different from ourselves, Yates demonstrates how engaging with diverse groups can build understanding, tolerance, and friendship. Discover how these school leaders apply Yates' insights to create a sense of belonging within their educational communities. From fostering inclusive environments to implementing shared practices that bridge divides, they share practical strategies for uniting students and staff in diversity and fortifying empathy. Join us for an inspiring conversation on strengthening the bonds within your school community. Tune in to the PiXL Leadership Bookclub and learn how to build a more connected and inclusive environment in your schools today! Did you know we have two other podcasts? 1. PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here 2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more. PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Wed, 29 May 2024 06:00:00 -0000 Fractured full 5 7 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Welcome to the penultimate episode of the 5th series of the PiXL Leadership Bookclub! Join Rachel Johnson, PiXL CEO, with Chandini Misra (Principal at Repton Al Barsha in Dubai) and Amos Turner-Wardell (Principal at Regents International School Pattaya in Thailand), as they explore Jon Yates' impactful book, "Fractured: Why Our Societies Are Coming Apart and How We Put Them Back Together Again". Yates' book delves into the root causes of societal division and offers a hopeful roadmap for fostering belonging and unity. In a world where we increasingly spend less time with those different from ourselves, Yates demonstrates how engaging with diverse groups can build understanding, tolerance, and friendship. Discover how these school leaders apply Yates' insights to create a sense of belonging within their educational communities. From fostering inclusive environments to implementing shared practices that bridge divides, they share practical strategies for uniting students and staff in diversity and fortifying empathy. Join us for an inspiring conversation on strengthening the bonds within your school community. Tune in to the PiXL Leadership Bookclub and learn how to build a more connected and inclusive environment in your schools today! Did you know we have two other podcasts? 1. PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here 2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more. PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Welcome to the penultimate episode of the 5th series of the PiXL Leadership Bookclub! Join Rachel Johnson, PiXL CEO, with Chandini Misra (Principal at Repton Al Barsha in Dubai) and Amos Turner-Wardell (Principal at Regents International School Pattaya in Thailand), as they explore Jon Yates' impactful book, "Fractured: Why Our Societies Are Coming Apart and How We Put Them Back Together Again".

Yates' book delves into the root causes of societal division and offers a hopeful roadmap for fostering belonging and unity. In a world where we increasingly spend less time with those different from ourselves, Yates demonstrates how engaging with diverse groups can build understanding, tolerance, and friendship.

Discover how these school leaders apply Yates' insights to create a sense of belonging within their educational communities. From fostering inclusive environments to implementing shared practices that bridge divides, they share practical strategies for uniting students and staff in diversity and fortifying empathy.

Join us for an inspiring conversation on strengthening the bonds within your school community. Tune in to the PiXL Leadership Bookclub and learn how to build a more connected and inclusive environment in your schools today!

Did you know we have two other podcasts?

1. PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections

Listen on Apple Podcast here

Listen on Spotify here

2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them

Listen on Apple Podcast here

Listen on Spotify here

PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more.

PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production.

]]> 2619 no The Promise That Changes Everything https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/the-promise-that-changes-everything Explore Nancy Kline's "The Promise That Changes Everything" with Rachel Johnson (PiXL, CEO) Angela Stanton, Headteacher at Brookhurst School in Warwickshire, and Chris Stephens, Deputy Head at The Romsey School in Southampton. In a world where communication is key, Kline's book introduces a powerful promise: "I won't interrupt you". Learn how this pledge can strengthen relationships and improve conversations, particularly in the educational arena. Join these experienced leaders as they uncover practical strategies for better listening, drawing from Kline's research on independent thought and communication barriers. From understanding the mechanisms of the four systems of interruptions to implementing innovative practices like 'Solution Circles', this episode is packed with actionable tips for educators and school leaders. Don't miss this chance to transform your communication skills and deepen your connections with those you lead. Tune in to the PiXL Leadership Bookclub and unlock the promise that could change everything! Did you know we have two other podcasts? 1. PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here 2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more. PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Wed, 15 May 2024 05:00:00 -0000 The Promise That Changes Everything full 5 6 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Explore Nancy Kline's "The Promise That Changes Everything" with Rachel Johnson (PiXL, CEO) Angela Stanton, Headteacher at Brookhurst School in Warwickshire, and Chris Stephens, Deputy Head at The Romsey School in Southampton. In a world where communication is key, Kline's book introduces a powerful promise: "I won't interrupt you". Learn how this pledge can strengthen relationships and improve conversations, particularly in the educational arena. Join these experienced leaders as they uncover practical strategies for better listening, drawing from Kline's research on independent thought and communication barriers. From understanding the mechanisms of the four systems of interruptions to implementing innovative practices like 'Solution Circles', this episode is packed with actionable tips for educators and school leaders. Don't miss this chance to transform your communication skills and deepen your connections with those you lead. Tune in to the PiXL Leadership Bookclub and unlock the promise that could change everything! Did you know we have two other podcasts? 1. PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here 2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more. PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Explore Nancy Kline's "The Promise That Changes Everything" with Rachel Johnson (PiXL, CEO) Angela Stanton, Headteacher at Brookhurst School in Warwickshire, and Chris Stephens, Deputy Head at The Romsey School in Southampton.

In a world where communication is key, Kline's book introduces a powerful promise: "I won't interrupt you". Learn how this pledge can strengthen relationships and improve conversations, particularly in the educational arena. Join these experienced leaders as they uncover practical strategies for better listening, drawing from Kline's research on independent thought and communication barriers. From understanding the mechanisms of the four systems of interruptions to implementing innovative practices like 'Solution Circles', this episode is packed with actionable tips for educators and school leaders.

Don't miss this chance to transform your communication skills and deepen your connections with those you lead. Tune in to the PiXL Leadership Bookclub and unlock the promise that could change everything!

Did you know we have two other podcasts?

1. PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections

Listen on Apple Podcast here

Listen on Spotify here

2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them

Listen on Apple Podcast here

Listen on Spotify here

PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more.

PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production.

]]> 2342 no The Talent Code https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/the-talent-code Host Rachel Johnson is joined by Paul Ainsworth (author and Education Director at Infinities Academy Trust), and Damith Bandara (Deputy Head at St Margaret's CofE in London), as they dig out the gems from Daniel Coyle's "The Talent Code: Unlocking the Secret of Skill". In this captivating book, Coyle reveals the key elements for optimising performance in sports, art, music, math, and more. Our guests unpack precisely how to apply this to the educational environment, giving us nuggets of wisdom they've collected as experienced school leaders. Learn about 'Deep Practice', 'Ignition', and 'Master Coaching' and how they can be implemented in schools to nurture talent, enhance learning, and propel leadership development. Join us as we explore practical strategies for fostering a culture of excellence and unlocking the potential of every staff and student. Tune in to the PiXL Leadership Bookclub for insights into unleashing greatness in education! Did you know we have two other podcasts? 1. PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here 2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more. PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Wed, 01 May 2024 05:00:00 -0000 The Talent Code full 5 5 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Host Rachel Johnson is joined by Paul Ainsworth (author and Education Director at Infinities Academy Trust), and Damith Bandara (Deputy Head at St Margaret's CofE in London), as they dig out the gems from Daniel Coyle's "The Talent Code: Unlocking the Secret of Skill". In this captivating book, Coyle reveals the key elements for optimising performance in sports, art, music, math, and more. Our guests unpack precisely how to apply this to the educational environment, giving us nuggets of wisdom they've collected as experienced school leaders. Learn about 'Deep Practice', 'Ignition', and 'Master Coaching' and how they can be implemented in schools to nurture talent, enhance learning, and propel leadership development. Join us as we explore practical strategies for fostering a culture of excellence and unlocking the potential of every staff and student. Tune in to the PiXL Leadership Bookclub for insights into unleashing greatness in education! Did you know we have two other podcasts? 1. PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here 2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more. PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Host Rachel Johnson is joined by Paul Ainsworth (author and Education Director at Infinities Academy Trust), and Damith Bandara (Deputy Head at St Margaret's CofE in London), as they dig out the gems from Daniel Coyle's "The Talent Code: Unlocking the Secret of Skill".

In this captivating book, Coyle reveals the key elements for optimising performance in sports, art, music, math, and more.

Our guests unpack precisely how to apply this to the educational environment, giving us nuggets of wisdom they've collected as experienced school leaders. Learn about 'Deep Practice', 'Ignition', and 'Master Coaching' and how they can be implemented in schools to nurture talent, enhance learning, and propel leadership development.

Join us as we explore practical strategies for fostering a culture of excellence and unlocking the potential of every staff and student. Tune in to the PiXL Leadership Bookclub for insights into unleashing greatness in education!

Did you know we have two other podcasts?

1. PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections

Listen on Apple Podcast here

Listen on Spotify here

2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them

Listen on Apple Podcast here

Listen on Spotify here

PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more.

PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production.

]]> 2900 no High Performance https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/high-performance Welcome to another insightful episode of the PiXL Leadership Bookclub! This week, Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) is joined by Alan Brooks (Deputy Head at St Michael's CofE High School in Wolverhampton) and Dina Shah (Deputy Principal at St Julian's School in Portugal). Together, they explore the transformative wisdom of Jake Humphrey and Professor Damian Hughes' "High Performance: Lessons from the Best on Becoming Your Best". Humphrey and Hughes reveal the eight essential habits of the world's leading sportspeople, coaches, and entrepreneurs– but what relevance could these lessons have in a school setting? From taking ownership of one's learning journey to identifying and fostering 'Trademark Behaviours', this book offers invaluable insights for educators and pupils alike. Whether it is instilling a sense of responsibility, fostering a growth mindset, empowering student voices or boosting self-efficacy, the lessons this book offers lay out a blueprint for success. Take advantage of this dynamic episode of the PiXL Leadership Bookclub podcast for the opportunity to learn how to start nurturing the best cultures for high performance within your team, your school, your community, and beyond. Did you know we have two other podcasts? 1.PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here 2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more. PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0000 High Performance full 5 4 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Welcome to another insightful episode of the PiXL Leadership Bookclub! This week, Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) is joined by Alan Brooks (Deputy Head at St Michael's CofE High School in Wolverhampton) and Dina Shah (Deputy Principal at St Julian's School in Portugal). Together, they explore the transformative wisdom of Jake Humphrey and Professor Damian Hughes' "High Performance: Lessons from the Best on Becoming Your Best". Humphrey and Hughes reveal the eight essential habits of the world's leading sportspeople, coaches, and entrepreneurs– but what relevance could these lessons have in a school setting? From taking ownership of one's learning journey to identifying and fostering 'Trademark Behaviours', this book offers invaluable insights for educators and pupils alike. Whether it is instilling a sense of responsibility, fostering a growth mindset, empowering student voices or boosting self-efficacy, the lessons this book offers lay out a blueprint for success. Take advantage of this dynamic episode of the PiXL Leadership Bookclub podcast for the opportunity to learn how to start nurturing the best cultures for high performance within your team, your school, your community, and beyond. Did you know we have two other podcasts? 1.PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here 2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more. PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Welcome to another insightful episode of the PiXL Leadership Bookclub! This week, Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) is joined by Alan Brooks (Deputy Head at St Michael's CofE High School in Wolverhampton) and Dina Shah (Deputy Principal at St Julian's School in Portugal). Together, they explore the transformative wisdom of Jake Humphrey and Professor Damian Hughes' "High Performance: Lessons from the Best on Becoming Your Best".

Humphrey and Hughes reveal the eight essential habits of the world's leading sportspeople, coaches, and entrepreneurs– but what relevance could these lessons have in a school setting?

From taking ownership of one's learning journey to identifying and fostering 'Trademark Behaviours', this book offers invaluable insights for educators and pupils alike.

Whether it is instilling a sense of responsibility, fostering a growth mindset, empowering student voices or boosting self-efficacy, the lessons this book offers lay out a blueprint for success. Take advantage of this dynamic episode of the PiXL Leadership Bookclub podcast for the opportunity to learn how to start nurturing the best cultures for high performance within your team, your school, your community, and beyond.

Did you know we have two other podcasts?

1.PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections

Listen on Apple Podcast here

Listen on Spotify here

2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them

Listen on Apple Podcast here

Listen on Spotify here

PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more.

PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production.

]]> 2364 no Fearless Organisation https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/fearless-organisation Welcome to the PiXL Leadership Bookclub, where this week, brave humble and fearless leadership takes centre stage! Join Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) along with Saiqua Zaneb (Assistant Head, Central Foundation Girls' School) and Cat Rushton, (Director of Institute, Academy Transformation Trust) as they uncover profound insights from Amy C. Edmondson's ground-breaking book, "The Fearless Organization". Edmondson's work serves as a guiding beacon for cultivating psychological safety within teams, fostering an environment conducive to learning, innovation, and growth. Discover the vital link between psychological safety and high performance, and learn practical strategies for creating an educational environment where authenticity thrives and outcomes flourish as a result. Our school leaders share their wealth of experience and practical tips for nurturing engagement, embracing diverse perspectives, and celebrating risk-taking. From cultivating the right conditions to making space for proactive enquiry, they dive into the methods and strategies they adopt to ensure they constantly strive to foster a sense of psychological safety within their teams. Tune in to break out of your comfort zone and embrace fearless leadership today! Did you know we have two other podcasts? 1.PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here 2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more. PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:05:15 -0000 Fearless Organisation full 5 3 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Welcome to the PiXL Leadership Bookclub, where this week, brave humble and fearless leadership takes centre stage! Join Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) along with Saiqua Zaneb (Assistant Head, Central Foundation Girls' School) and Cat Rushton, (Director of Institute, Academy Transformation Trust) as they uncover profound insights from Amy C. Edmondson's ground-breaking book, "The Fearless Organization". Edmondson's work serves as a guiding beacon for cultivating psychological safety within teams, fostering an environment conducive to learning, innovation, and growth. Discover the vital link between psychological safety and high performance, and learn practical strategies for creating an educational environment where authenticity thrives and outcomes flourish as a result. Our school leaders share their wealth of experience and practical tips for nurturing engagement, embracing diverse perspectives, and celebrating risk-taking. From cultivating the right conditions to making space for proactive enquiry, they dive into the methods and strategies they adopt to ensure they constantly strive to foster a sense of psychological safety within their teams. Tune in to break out of your comfort zone and embrace fearless leadership today! Did you know we have two other podcasts? 1.PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here 2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more. PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Welcome to the PiXL Leadership Bookclub, where this week, brave humble and fearless leadership takes centre stage! Join Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) along with Saiqua Zaneb (Assistant Head, Central Foundation Girls' School) and Cat Rushton, (Director of Institute, Academy Transformation Trust) as they uncover profound insights from Amy C. Edmondson's ground-breaking book, "The Fearless Organization".

Edmondson's work serves as a guiding beacon for cultivating psychological safety within teams, fostering an environment conducive to learning, innovation, and growth. Discover the vital link between psychological safety and high performance, and learn practical strategies for creating an educational environment where authenticity thrives and outcomes flourish as a result.

Our school leaders share their wealth of experience and practical tips for nurturing engagement, embracing diverse perspectives, and celebrating risk-taking. From cultivating the right conditions to making space for proactive enquiry, they dive into the methods and strategies they adopt to ensure they constantly strive to foster a sense of psychological safety within their teams.

Tune in to break out of your comfort zone and embrace fearless leadership today!

Did you know we have two other podcasts?

1.PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections

Listen on Apple Podcast here

Listen on Spotify here

2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them

Listen on Apple Podcast here

Listen on Spotify here

PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more.

PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production.

]]> 2560 no Deep Work https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/deep-work Welcome to another enlightening episode of the PiXL Leadership Bookclub! Join host Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) as she engages in a captivating discussion with Samantha Rasmussen (Vice Principal at Ely College) and Lucy Morris (Deputy Head at The Kingston Academy). This week, they unravel the transformative insights of Cal Newport's "Deep Work". Newport's book sheds light on the power of focus amidst the chaos of modern life. It explores how, by mastering the ability to concentrate on cognitively demanding tasks, individuals can unlock extraordinary results and true fulfilment in their professional endeavours. Join us as we delve into the strategies for embracing deep work and harnessing it as a superpower in the busyness of the school day. From the physical act of shutting doors or removing themselves from distracting spaces to capitalising on "trapped time", our seasoned educators share their tested strategies for reclaiming precious moments of concentration amidst the chaos. Tune in to this episode to embark on a journey toward greater consistent productivity both in and out of the school setting. Did you know we have two other podcasts? PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here 2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more. PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0000 Deep Work full 5 2 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Welcome to another enlightening episode of the PiXL Leadership Bookclub! Join host Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) as she engages in a captivating discussion with Samantha Rasmussen (Vice Principal at Ely College) and Lucy Morris (Deputy Head at The Kingston Academy). This week, they unravel the transformative insights of Cal Newport's "Deep Work". Newport's book sheds light on the power of focus amidst the chaos of modern life. It explores how, by mastering the ability to concentrate on cognitively demanding tasks, individuals can unlock extraordinary results and true fulfilment in their professional endeavours. Join us as we delve into the strategies for embracing deep work and harnessing it as a superpower in the busyness of the school day. From the physical act of shutting doors or removing themselves from distracting spaces to capitalising on "trapped time", our seasoned educators share their tested strategies for reclaiming precious moments of concentration amidst the chaos. Tune in to this episode to embark on a journey toward greater consistent productivity both in and out of the school setting. Did you know we have two other podcasts? PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here 2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more. PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Welcome to another enlightening episode of the PiXL Leadership Bookclub! Join host Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) as she engages in a captivating discussion with Samantha Rasmussen (Vice Principal at Ely College) and Lucy Morris (Deputy Head at The Kingston Academy). This week, they unravel the transformative insights of Cal Newport's "Deep Work".

Newport's book sheds light on the power of focus amidst the chaos of modern life. It explores how, by mastering the ability to concentrate on cognitively demanding tasks, individuals can unlock extraordinary results and true fulfilment in their professional endeavours.

Join us as we delve into the strategies for embracing deep work and harnessing it as a superpower in the busyness of the school day. From the physical act of shutting doors or removing themselves from distracting spaces to capitalising on "trapped time", our seasoned educators share their tested strategies for reclaiming precious moments of concentration amidst the chaos. Tune in to this episode to embark on a journey toward greater consistent productivity both in and out of the school setting.

Did you know we have two other podcasts?

  2. PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections

Listen on Apple Podcast here

Listen on Spotify here

2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them

Listen on Apple Podcast here

Listen on Spotify here

PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more.

PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production.

]]> 2651 no Fierce Leadership https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/fierce-leadership Set aside conventional wisdom as we challenge the status quo of organisational practices. Welcome back to Series 5 of the PiXL Leadership Bookclub, where we dive deep into the realms of leadership with unyielding curiosity. Join host Rachel Johnson as she embarks on an leadership approaches, extracting key messages and discussing the key concepts, alongside Jeremy Rowe (CEO/Director of Education at Sir John Leman High School), and Pav Aujla (Teaching and Learning lead at Creative Education Trust). In this illuminating episode, we explore the paradigm-shifting insights of Susan Scott's "Fierce Leadership". From debunking the myths of anonymous feedback to revolutionising accountability, Scott unveils a bold new perspective on effective leadership, and our guests apply this to the educational environment! Prepare to have your perceptions challenged as these leaders dissect the flawed "best" practices ingrained in school cultures and be fierce in your leadership. Did you know we have two other podcasts? 1. PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here 2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more. PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0000 Fierce Leadership full 5 1 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Set aside conventional wisdom as we challenge the status quo of organisational practices. Welcome back to Series 5 of the PiXL Leadership Bookclub, where we dive deep into the realms of leadership with unyielding curiosity. Join host Rachel Johnson as she embarks on an leadership approaches, extracting key messages and discussing the key concepts, alongside Jeremy Rowe (CEO/Director of Education at Sir John Leman High School), and Pav Aujla (Teaching and Learning lead at Creative Education Trust). In this illuminating episode, we explore the paradigm-shifting insights of Susan Scott's "Fierce Leadership". From debunking the myths of anonymous feedback to revolutionising accountability, Scott unveils a bold new perspective on effective leadership, and our guests apply this to the educational environment! Prepare to have your perceptions challenged as these leaders dissect the flawed "best" practices ingrained in school cultures and be fierce in your leadership. Did you know we have two other podcasts? 1. PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here 2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them Listen on Apple Podcast here Listen on Spotify here PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more. PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Set aside conventional wisdom as we challenge the status quo of organisational practices.

Welcome back to Series 5 of the PiXL Leadership Bookclub, where we dive deep into the realms of leadership with unyielding curiosity. Join host Rachel Johnson as she embarks on an leadership approaches, extracting key messages and discussing the key concepts, alongside Jeremy Rowe (CEO/Director of Education at Sir John Leman High School), and Pav Aujla (Teaching and Learning lead at Creative Education Trust).

In this illuminating episode, we explore the paradigm-shifting insights of Susan Scott's "Fierce Leadership". From debunking the myths of anonymous feedback to revolutionising accountability, Scott unveils a bold new perspective on effective leadership, and our guests apply this to the educational environment!

Prepare to have your perceptions challenged as these leaders dissect the flawed "best" practices ingrained in school cultures and be fierce in your leadership.

Did you know we have two other podcasts?

1. PiXL Pearls - 10 minute leadership reflections

Listen on Apple Podcast here

Listen on Spotify here

2. How do you teach? Covering the trickiest issues in English and Science and giving practical ways of teaching them

Listen on Apple Podcast here

Listen on Spotify here

PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership or email us at membership@pixl.org.uk to find out more.

PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production.

]]> 2713 no Be a guest on Series 5 https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/be-a-guest-on-series-5-0 Schools are out for summer. We are preparing for Series 5 of the PiXL Leadership Book Club Podcast. Now it's your turn to be a guest discussing the books on the list. Click here to see which books we'll be discussing and to register your interest in taking part. Know someone who would be a great guest? Send them the link to this and tell them how brilliant they'd be. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0000 Be a guest on Series 5 bonus PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Schools are out for summer. We are preparing for Series 5 of the PiXL Leadership Book Club Podcast. Now it's your turn to be a guest discussing the books on the list. Click here to see which books we'll be discussing and to register your interest in taking part. Know someone who would be a great guest? Send them the link to this and tell them how brilliant they'd be. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Schools are out for summer. We are preparing for Series 5 of the PiXL Leadership Book Club Podcast.

Now it's your turn to be a guest discussing the books on the list.

Click here to see which books we'll be discussing and to register your interest in taking part.

Know someone who would be a great guest? Send them the link to this and tell them how brilliant they'd be.

PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership

PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production.

]]> 175 no Insight https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/insights Join us for an enlightening final episode of Series 4 of the Leadership Bookclub podcast, as we dive into 'Insight: The Power of Self-Awareness in a Self-Deluded World' by Dr. Tasha Eurich. Drawing from her extensive research and Fortune 500 experience, she reveals why introspection alone isn't enough and how experience can hinder self-knowledge. Hosted by Rachel Johnson, PiXL CEO, will equip you with practical tools and techniques to enhance your work performance, career satisfaction, and the quality of relationships within the school community. To shed light on how to apply this to a school setting, we have two exceptional guest speakers: Amy Sayer, an accomplished author and mental health trainer for schools, and Silas Edmond, Principal of Ewell Castle School. Together, along with Rachel Johnson, they explore how insights gained from self-awareness can positively influence teaching, leadership, student relationships, and overall school culture. Tune in and discover how 'Insight' can be the essential playbook for surviving and thriving in the schooling environment, where self-awareness matters more than ever. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0000 Insight full 4 8 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Join us for an enlightening final episode of Series 4 of the Leadership Bookclub podcast, as we dive into 'Insight: The Power of Self-Awareness in a Self-Deluded World' by Dr. Tasha Eurich. Drawing from her extensive research and Fortune 500 experience, she reveals why introspection alone isn't enough and how experience can hinder self-knowledge. Hosted by Rachel Johnson, PiXL CEO, will equip you with practical tools and techniques to enhance your work performance, career satisfaction, and the quality of relationships within the school community. To shed light on how to apply this to a school setting, we have two exceptional guest speakers: Amy Sayer, an accomplished author and mental health trainer for schools, and Silas Edmond, Principal of Ewell Castle School. Together, along with Rachel Johnson, they explore how insights gained from self-awareness can positively influence teaching, leadership, student relationships, and overall school culture. Tune in and discover how 'Insight' can be the essential playbook for surviving and thriving in the schooling environment, where self-awareness matters more than ever. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Join us for an enlightening final episode of Series 4 of the Leadership Bookclub podcast, as we dive into 'Insight: The Power of Self-Awareness in a Self-Deluded World' by Dr. Tasha Eurich. Drawing from her extensive research and Fortune 500 experience, she reveals why introspection alone isn't enough and how experience can hinder self-knowledge.

Hosted by Rachel Johnson, PiXL CEO, will equip you with practical tools and techniques to enhance your work performance, career satisfaction, and the quality of relationships within the school community. To shed light on how to apply this to a school setting, we have two exceptional guest speakers: Amy Sayer, an accomplished author and mental health trainer for schools, and Silas Edmond, Principal of Ewell Castle School. Together, along with Rachel Johnson, they explore how insights gained from self-awareness can positively influence teaching, leadership, student relationships, and overall school culture.

Tune in and discover how 'Insight' can be the essential playbook for surviving and thriving in the schooling environment, where self-awareness matters more than ever.

PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership

PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production.

]]> 2775 no Both/And Thinking https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/bothand-thinking Are you tired of 'either-or' thinking? Struggling to balance competing demands in your personal and professional life? Join us as we explore 'Both/And Thinking' by Marianne W. Lewis and Wendy K. Smith. In this insightful book, Lewis and Smith provide tools and lessons for transforming paradoxes into opportunities for personal growth and innovation. They draw from more than twenty years of pioneering research to help readers cope with multiple, knotted tensions at the same time. Aaron Marsham, an Assistant Headteacher and PiXL Raising Standards Leader, and Angela Schofield, Programme Development Lead for Excelsior Multi Academy Trust, explore practical ways to apply Both/And Thinking in a school setting to improve diversity, manage the core school culture while innovating for the future, and much more. Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher and discover how to break free from either-or thinking and embrace the power of Both/And Thinking for personal and professional success. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Wed, 31 May 2023 07:00:00 -0000 Both/And Thinking full 4 7 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Are you tired of 'either-or' thinking? Struggling to balance competing demands in your personal and professional life? Join us as we explore 'Both/And Thinking' by Marianne W. Lewis and Wendy K. Smith. In this insightful book, Lewis and Smith provide tools and lessons for transforming paradoxes into opportunities for personal growth and innovation. They draw from more than twenty years of pioneering research to help readers cope with multiple, knotted tensions at the same time. Aaron Marsham, an Assistant Headteacher and PiXL Raising Standards Leader, and Angela Schofield, Programme Development Lead for Excelsior Multi Academy Trust, explore practical ways to apply Both/And Thinking in a school setting to improve diversity, manage the core school culture while innovating for the future, and much more. Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher and discover how to break free from either-or thinking and embrace the power of Both/And Thinking for personal and professional success. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Are you tired of 'either-or' thinking? Struggling to balance competing demands in your personal and professional life? Join us as we explore 'Both/And Thinking' by Marianne W. Lewis and Wendy K. Smith.

In this insightful book, Lewis and Smith provide tools and lessons for transforming paradoxes into opportunities for personal growth and innovation. They draw from more than twenty years of pioneering research to help readers cope with multiple, knotted tensions at the same time.

Aaron Marsham, an Assistant Headteacher and PiXL Raising Standards Leader, and Angela Schofield, Programme Development Lead for Excelsior Multi Academy Trust, explore practical ways to apply Both/And Thinking in a school setting to improve diversity, manage the core school culture while innovating for the future, and much more.

Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher and discover how to break free from either-or thinking and embrace the power of Both/And Thinking for personal and professional success.

PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership

PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production.

]]> 2961 no Love and Work https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/love-and-work Do you want to bring love back into your school environment? Join us for a game-changing episode of the Leadership Bookclub podcast, where we discuss 'Love + Work' by Marcus Buckingham. In this eye-opening book, Buckingham shows how to break free from conformity and decode your own loves and those of others to create an environment that thrives on love and connection. Our guest speakers for this episode are Yamina Bibi (Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning and Resilient Leaders Elements Consultant) and Jenny Corbett (Deputy Head Teacher at Knole Academy). Joining Rachel Johnson, PiXL CEO, they delve into their experiences of incorporating love and connection into their school environment and provide practical tips to help you do the same. This episode will inspire you to infuse your school with love and create an environment where students, teachers, and staff feel valued and empowered to bring their best selves to work every day. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher and discover how to bring love back into your work and personal life with "Love + Work". PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Wed, 17 May 2023 08:40:19 -0000 Love and Work full 4 6 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Do you want to bring love back into your school environment? Join us for a game-changing episode of the Leadership Bookclub podcast, where we discuss 'Love + Work' by Marcus Buckingham. In this eye-opening book, Buckingham shows how to break free from conformity and decode your own loves and those of others to create an environment that thrives on love and connection. Our guest speakers for this episode are Yamina Bibi (Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning and Resilient Leaders Elements Consultant) and Jenny Corbett (Deputy Head Teacher at Knole Academy). Joining Rachel Johnson, PiXL CEO, they delve into their experiences of incorporating love and connection into their school environment and provide practical tips to help you do the same. This episode will inspire you to infuse your school with love and create an environment where students, teachers, and staff feel valued and empowered to bring their best selves to work every day. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher and discover how to bring love back into your work and personal life with "Love + Work". PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Do you want to bring love back into your school environment? Join us for a game-changing episode of the Leadership Bookclub podcast, where we discuss 'Love + Work' by Marcus Buckingham.

In this eye-opening book, Buckingham shows how to break free from conformity and decode your own loves and those of others to create an environment that thrives on love and connection.

Our guest speakers for this episode are Yamina Bibi (Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning and Resilient Leaders Elements Consultant) and Jenny Corbett (Deputy Head Teacher at Knole Academy). Joining Rachel Johnson, PiXL CEO, they delve into their experiences of incorporating love and connection into their school environment and provide practical tips to help you do the same.

This episode will inspire you to infuse your school with love and create an environment where students, teachers, and staff feel valued and empowered to bring their best selves to work every day.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher and discover how to bring love back into your work and personal life with "Love + Work".

PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership

PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production.

]]> 2692 no Everybody Matters https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/everybody-matters Join us as we explore 'Everybody Matters' by Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia. Discover how to create a school culture where every staff member and student feels valued and motivated to contribute their gifts and talents towards a shared future. Our inspiring guest speakers, Laura Brogan (Key Stage 1 Leader and Phonics Leader for a Multiple Academy Trust) and Louise Jaunbocus-Cooper (Deputy Head Teacher at Wellington School and Co-Founder of MixEd), share their practical experiences of creating such an environment. Along with PiXL CEO, Rachel Johnson, they draw on Chapman's and Sisodia's transformative insights to drive morale, loyalty, creativity, and performance. Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher to discover how to transform your school culture and make certain that your staff and students know that in your school, everybody matters. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. Wed, 03 May 2023 06:30:00 -0000 Everybody Matters full 4 5 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Join us as we explore 'Everybody Matters' by Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia. Discover how to create a school culture where every staff member and student feels valued and motivated to contribute their gifts and talents towards a shared future. Our inspiring guest speakers, Laura Brogan (Key Stage 1 Leader and Phonics Leader for a Multiple Academy Trust) and Louise Jaunbocus-Cooper (Deputy Head Teacher at Wellington School and Co-Founder of MixEd), share their practical experiences of creating such an environment. Along with PiXL CEO, Rachel Johnson, they draw on Chapman's and Sisodia's transformative insights to drive morale, loyalty, creativity, and performance. Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher to discover how to transform your school culture and make certain that your staff and students know that in your school, everybody matters. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. Join us as we explore 'Everybody Matters' by Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia. Discover how to create a school culture where every staff member and student feels valued and motivated to contribute their gifts and talents towards a shared future.

Our inspiring guest speakers, Laura Brogan (Key Stage 1 Leader and Phonics Leader for a Multiple Academy Trust) and Louise Jaunbocus-Cooper (Deputy Head Teacher at Wellington School and Co-Founder of MixEd), share their practical experiences of creating such an environment. Along with PiXL CEO, Rachel Johnson, they draw on Chapman's and Sisodia's transformative insights to drive morale, loyalty, creativity, and performance.

Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher to discover how to transform your school culture and make certain that your staff and students know that in your school, everybody matters.

PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership

PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production.

Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically.

]]> 2692 no The Joy of Work https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/the-joy-of-work Are you tired of feeling burnt out and unfulfilled at work? Join us as we explore Bruce Daisley's inspiring book 'The Joy of Work' and discover how to find happiness and satisfaction in your career. As one of the UK's most influential voices on 'fixing work', Bruce Daisley's insights and advice are sure to inspire you to find joy and fulfillment in your own work. Whether you're a teacher, a school leader, or in any other profession, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to rekindle their passion for their career. In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by two exceptional school leaders, Richard Uffendell (Headteacher at Ashton Park School), and Andrew Wilkinson (Assistant Headteacher at Al Rabeeh School). Together, with PiXL CEO Rachel Johnson, they share their experiences of creating a positive and enjoyable work environment for themselves and their colleagues. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 06:30:00 -0000 The Joy of Work full 4 4 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Are you tired of feeling burnt out and unfulfilled at work? Join us as we explore Bruce Daisley's inspiring book 'The Joy of Work' and discover how to find happiness and satisfaction in your career. As one of the UK's most influential voices on 'fixing work', Bruce Daisley's insights and advice are sure to inspire you to find joy and fulfillment in your own work. Whether you're a teacher, a school leader, or in any other profession, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to rekindle their passion for their career. In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by two exceptional school leaders, Richard Uffendell (Headteacher at Ashton Park School), and Andrew Wilkinson (Assistant Headteacher at Al Rabeeh School). Together, with PiXL CEO Rachel Johnson, they share their experiences of creating a positive and enjoyable work environment for themselves and their colleagues. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. Are you tired of feeling burnt out and unfulfilled at work? Join us as we explore Bruce Daisley's inspiring book 'The Joy of Work' and discover how to find happiness and satisfaction in your career. As one of the UK's most influential voices on 'fixing work', Bruce Daisley's insights and advice are sure to inspire you to find joy and fulfillment in your own work. Whether you're a teacher, a school leader, or in any other profession, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to rekindle their passion for their career.

In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by two exceptional school leaders, Richard Uffendell (Headteacher at Ashton Park School), and Andrew Wilkinson (Assistant Headteacher at Al Rabeeh School). Together, with PiXL CEO Rachel Johnson, they share their experiences of creating a positive and enjoyable work environment for themselves and their colleagues.

PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership

PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production.

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]]> 2552 no Jerks At Work https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/jerks-at-work From Kiss-up/Kick-downers, to Credit-Stealers, Bulldozers, Free-riders, Micromanagers, Neglectful bosses, and Gas-lighters, there are several types of "jerks" we may encounter in our lives, including within the schooling environment. We all have the capacity to be a jerk at work and to cause others problems, but how we recognise that in ourselves and those around us can really impact the flow of a team. Author Tessa West, a leading expert on interpersonal communication, sheds light on how to handle difficult colleagues with grace and professionalism. In this episode, we will explore the strategies outlined in her book and learn from our guest speakers' real-life examples Tune in to our latest episode of the Leadership Bookclub podcast, where we discuss Tessa West's ground-breaking book, 'Jerks at Work.' Our esteemed guest speakers, Lynsey White (Assistant Headteacher at a school in Cornwall), and Shakiara Valu, (Head of Performing Arts and Drama at Collingwood College), will join Rachel Johnson, PiXL CEO, to share their experiences and insights on dealing with challenging personalities within different educational and workplace settings. Don't miss out on this exciting, informative, and truly vital conversation. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 06:39:26 -0000 Jerks At Work full 4 3 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) From Kiss-up/Kick-downers, to Credit-Stealers, Bulldozers, Free-riders, Micromanagers, Neglectful bosses, and Gas-lighters, there are several types of "jerks" we may encounter in our lives, including within the schooling environment. We all have the capacity to be a jerk at work and to cause others problems, but how we recognise that in ourselves and those around us can really impact the flow of a team. Author Tessa West, a leading expert on interpersonal communication, sheds light on how to handle difficult colleagues with grace and professionalism. In this episode, we will explore the strategies outlined in her book and learn from our guest speakers' real-life examples Tune in to our latest episode of the Leadership Bookclub podcast, where we discuss Tessa West's ground-breaking book, 'Jerks at Work.' Our esteemed guest speakers, Lynsey White (Assistant Headteacher at a school in Cornwall), and Shakiara Valu, (Head of Performing Arts and Drama at Collingwood College), will join Rachel Johnson, PiXL CEO, to share their experiences and insights on dealing with challenging personalities within different educational and workplace settings. Don't miss out on this exciting, informative, and truly vital conversation. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. From Kiss-up/Kick-downers, to Credit-Stealers, Bulldozers, Free-riders, Micromanagers, Neglectful bosses, and Gas-lighters, there are several types of "jerks" we may encounter in our lives, including within the schooling environment. We all have the capacity to be a jerk at work and to cause others problems, but how we recognise that in ourselves and those around us can really impact the flow of a team. Author Tessa West, a leading expert on interpersonal communication, sheds light on how to handle difficult colleagues with grace and professionalism. In this episode, we will explore the strategies outlined in her book and learn from our guest speakers' real-life examples

Tune in to our latest episode of the Leadership Bookclub podcast, where we discuss Tessa West's ground-breaking book, 'Jerks at Work.' Our esteemed guest speakers, Lynsey White (Assistant Headteacher at a school in Cornwall), and Shakiara Valu, (Head of Performing Arts and Drama at Collingwood College), will join Rachel Johnson, PiXL CEO, to share their experiences and insights on dealing with challenging personalities within different educational and workplace settings. Don't miss out on this exciting, informative, and truly vital conversation.

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]]> 2830 no Chatter https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/chatter The conversations we have with ourselves can have a profound impact on our mental health, ability to lead, and overall well-being. Award-winning psychologist Ethan Kross takes a deep dive into the power of our inner voice in 'Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It'. Experienced and insightful school leaders Debbie Christiansen (Headteacher, Peel Brow School) and Rebecca Simister, (Assistant Headteacher, Goldington Green Academy) join Rachel Johnson to discuss their biggest takeaways and how they have harnessed their "chatter" to overcome challenges. With real-life applications, in and out of the educational setting, tune in to this episode of the Leadership Bookclub podcast to find out how they have turned their inner critic into their inner coach. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000 Chatter full 4 2 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) The conversations we have with ourselves can have a profound impact on our mental health, ability to lead, and overall well-being. Award-winning psychologist Ethan Kross takes a deep dive into the power of our inner voice in 'Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It'. Experienced and insightful school leaders Debbie Christiansen (Headteacher, Peel Brow School) and Rebecca Simister, (Assistant Headteacher, Goldington Green Academy) join Rachel Johnson to discuss their biggest takeaways and how they have harnessed their "chatter" to overcome challenges. With real-life applications, in and out of the educational setting, tune in to this episode of the Leadership Bookclub podcast to find out how they have turned their inner critic into their inner coach. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. The conversations we have with ourselves can have a profound impact on our mental health, ability to lead, and overall well-being. Award-winning psychologist Ethan Kross takes a deep dive into the power of our inner voice in 'Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It'.

Experienced and insightful school leaders Debbie Christiansen (Headteacher, Peel Brow School) and Rebecca Simister, (Assistant Headteacher, Goldington Green Academy) join Rachel Johnson to discuss their biggest takeaways and how they have harnessed their "chatter" to overcome challenges. With real-life applications, in and out of the educational setting, tune in to this episode of the Leadership Bookclub podcast to find out how they have turned their inner critic into their inner coach.

PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership

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]]> 2730 no The Power of Moments https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/the-power-of-moments Have you ever wondered why some moments in life stick with you forever, while others fade into the background? In "The Power of Moments", authors and brothers Chip and Dan Heath explore the four elements that make up our most memorable positive experiences: elevation, insight, pride, and connection. To kick off the fourth series, PiXL CEO Rachel Johnson is joined by Alex Pape (Assistant Headteacher at Vyners School) and Adam Lewis (Deputy Headteacher at Sewell Park Academy) as they discuss how, as leaders, they try to create powerful and impactful moments in their educational environments by utilising those four essential elements. Join us on this illuminating and engaging Leadership Bookclub episode as we delve into the fascinating mysteries of experience. We also learn how these educators and leaders have harnessed the power to become the authors of their defining moments, and how they share that with those they lead every day, whether it's their staff, students, or themselves. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000 The Power of Moments full 4 1 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Have you ever wondered why some moments in life stick with you forever, while others fade into the background? In "The Power of Moments", authors and brothers Chip and Dan Heath explore the four elements that make up our most memorable positive experiences: elevation, insight, pride, and connection. To kick off the fourth series, PiXL CEO Rachel Johnson is joined by Alex Pape (Assistant Headteacher at Vyners School) and Adam Lewis (Deputy Headteacher at Sewell Park Academy) as they discuss how, as leaders, they try to create powerful and impactful moments in their educational environments by utilising those four essential elements. Join us on this illuminating and engaging Leadership Bookclub episode as we delve into the fascinating mysteries of experience. We also learn how these educators and leaders have harnessed the power to become the authors of their defining moments, and how they share that with those they lead every day, whether it's their staff, students, or themselves. Have you ever wondered why some moments in life stick with you forever, while others fade into the background? In "The Power of Moments", authors and brothers Chip and Dan Heath explore the four elements that make up our most memorable positive experiences: elevation, insight, pride, and connection.

To kick off the fourth series, PiXL CEO Rachel Johnson is joined by Alex Pape (Assistant Headteacher at Vyners School) and Adam Lewis (Deputy Headteacher at Sewell Park Academy) as they discuss how, as leaders, they try to create powerful and impactful moments in their educational environments by utilising those four essential elements.

Join us on this illuminating and engaging Leadership Bookclub episode as we delve into the fascinating mysteries of experience. We also learn how these educators and leaders have harnessed the power to become the authors of their defining moments, and how they share that with those they lead every day, whether it's their staff, students, or themselves.

]]> 2570 no Please Yourself https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/please-yourself Whether it's within schools, our personal lives, or any other professional endeavour, many of us find ourselves falling into patterns of wanting to be liked and pleasing others. When we forgo our own needs for the needs and requests of others, this becomes a pressing issue, especially when we are in positions where we need to lead. In this final episode of the third series of the Leadership Book Club, PiXL CEO Rachel Johnson is joined by experienced school leaders Mags Gee and Jay Davenport as they unpick each of their own valuable takeaways from Psychotherapist Emma Reed Turrell's life changingly insightful book, 'Please Yourself: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Transform the Way You Live'. These leaders explore how they identify their own people-pleasing tendencies, and how, using the practical advice uncovered within the pages of this book, they can ensure they are pleasing themselves, without compromising the best interests of each situation they are leading. Emma Reed Turrell has worn a multitude of hats throughout her life, from reading English at Cambridge University, to working in sales and marketing roles, but it is her passion of psychotherapy where she holds immense impact. In her debut book 'Please Yourself' she outlines how to care about others in the right way, and ultimately, help you better yourself, too. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. Wed, 03 Aug 2022 08:12:59 -0000 Please Yourself full 3 8 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Whether it's within schools, our personal lives, or any other professional endeavour, many of us find ourselves falling into patterns of wanting to be liked and pleasing others. When we forgo our own needs for the needs and requests of others, this becomes a pressing issue, especially when we are in positions where we need to lead. In this final episode of the third series of the Leadership Book Club, PiXL CEO Rachel Johnson is joined by experienced school leaders Mags Gee and Jay Davenport as they unpick each of their own valuable takeaways from Psychotherapist Emma Reed Turrell's life changingly insightful book, 'Please Yourself: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Transform the Way You Live'. These leaders explore how they identify their own people-pleasing tendencies, and how, using the practical advice uncovered within the pages of this book, they can ensure they are pleasing themselves, without compromising the best interests of each situation they are leading. Emma Reed Turrell has worn a multitude of hats throughout her life, from reading English at Cambridge University, to working in sales and marketing roles, but it is her passion of psychotherapy where she holds immense impact. In her debut book 'Please Yourself' she outlines how to care about others in the right way, and ultimately, help you better yourself, too. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. Whether it's within schools, our personal lives, or any other professional endeavour, many of us find ourselves falling into patterns of wanting to be liked and pleasing others. When we forgo our own needs for the needs and requests of others, this becomes a pressing issue, especially when we are in positions where we need to lead. In this final episode of the third series of the Leadership Book Club, PiXL CEO Rachel Johnson is joined by experienced school leaders Mags Gee and Jay Davenport as they unpick each of their own valuable takeaways from Psychotherapist Emma Reed Turrell's life changingly insightful book, 'Please Yourself: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Transform the Way You Live'. These leaders explore how they identify their own people-pleasing tendencies, and how, using the practical advice uncovered within the pages of this book, they can ensure they are pleasing themselves, without compromising the best interests of each situation they are leading. Emma Reed Turrell has worn a multitude of hats throughout her life, from reading English at Cambridge University, to working in sales and marketing roles, but it is her passion of psychotherapy where she holds immense impact. In her debut book 'Please Yourself' she outlines how to care about others in the right way, and ultimately, help you better yourself, too.

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]]> 2874 no Accomplishment https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/accomplishment Rachel Johnson, Sonia Thompson and Tracey Swinburne discuss Accomplishment by Sir Michael Barber. Listen to these school leaders explore their various fears and how they have countered those fears. They discuss the practical things you can do to get yourself unstuck and move forward, and suggest ways to effectively communicate your school's vision and values. Sir Michael Barber is a global leader in system delivery and change, former policy director under Prime Minister Tony Blair, and a renowned educationist. In Accomplishment, he distils complex processes to manageable steps, encouraging us to "Speak plainly, speak clearly and listen with care" with the promise that if you can do that, you can accomplish anything. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 07:03:57 -0000 Accomplishment full 3 7 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Rachel Johnson, Sonia Thompson and Tracey Swinburne discuss Accomplishment by Sir Michael Barber. Listen to these school leaders explore their various fears and how they have countered those fears. They discuss the practical things you can do to get yourself unstuck and move forward, and suggest ways to effectively communicate your school's vision and values. Sir Michael Barber is a global leader in system delivery and change, former policy director under Prime Minister Tony Blair, and a renowned educationist. In Accomplishment, he distils complex processes to manageable steps, encouraging us to "Speak plainly, speak clearly and listen with care" with the promise that if you can do that, you can accomplish anything. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. Rachel Johnson, Sonia Thompson and Tracey Swinburne discuss Accomplishment by Sir Michael Barber. Listen to these school leaders explore their various fears and how they have countered those fears. They discuss the practical things you can do to get yourself unstuck and move forward, and suggest ways to effectively communicate your school's vision and values. Sir Michael Barber is a global leader in system delivery and change, former policy director under Prime Minister Tony Blair, and a renowned educationist. In Accomplishment, he distils complex processes to manageable steps, encouraging us to "Speak plainly, speak clearly and listen with care" with the promise that if you can do that, you can accomplish anything.

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]]> 2160 no Think Again https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/think-again If we have the humility and curiosity to reconsider our beliefs, we can always reinvent ourselves. That's what Adam Grant argues in his book 'Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know.' Rachel Johnson (PiXL, CEO), Shayne Elsworth (Vice Principal, Bede Academy) and Ruth Georgiades (Deputy Head, Tring School) discuss the states you operate in when you don't stay curious, where the sweet spot is and how to get there. They talk about why it's important to be open, how to go about being more curious yourself and how they have helped others to be. They explore the three negative modes you might fall into when you aren't 'Thinking Again' and how to avoid them. How are you encouraging others to be open and curious in your school? PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Think Again full 3 6 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) If we have the humility and curiosity to reconsider our beliefs, we can always reinvent ourselves. That's what Adam Grant argues in his book 'Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know.' Rachel Johnson (PiXL, CEO), Shayne Elsworth (Vice Principal, Bede Academy) and Ruth Georgiades (Deputy Head, Tring School) discuss the states you operate in when you don't stay curious, where the sweet spot is and how to get there. They talk about why it's important to be open, how to go about being more curious yourself and how they have helped others to be. They explore the three negative modes you might fall into when you aren't 'Thinking Again' and how to avoid them. How are you encouraging others to be open and curious in your school? PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. If we have the humility and curiosity to reconsider our beliefs, we can always reinvent ourselves. That's what Adam Grant argues in his book 'Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know.' Rachel Johnson (PiXL, CEO), Shayne Elsworth (Vice Principal, Bede Academy) and Ruth Georgiades (Deputy Head, Tring School) discuss the states you operate in when you don't stay curious, where the sweet spot is and how to get there. They talk about why it's important to be open, how to go about being more curious yourself and how they have helped others to be. They explore the three negative modes you might fall into when you aren't 'Thinking Again' and how to avoid them. How are you encouraging others to be open and curious in your school?

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]]> 2948 no Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can't Stop Talking https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/quiet-the-power-of-introverts-in-a-world-that-cant-stop-talking This episode, the book up for discussion is 'Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking' by Susan Cain. Senior leaders Rachel Ball of Co-op Academy Walkden and Carl Smith of Casterton College join PiXL's CEO, Rachel Johnson, to share their thoughts on how we can best serve the introverts, as well as the extroverts, in our schools – both staff and students. It is predicted that almost 50% of us have dominant introverted traits, and yet so much of our current work/school environment is built around extroverted ideals. The discussion flows around classroom setup, reframing 'quiet' as a negative trait, recruitment biases towards extroverted behaviours and utilising technology to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn and be heard. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can't Stop Talking full 3 5 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) This episode, the book up for discussion is 'Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking' by Susan Cain. Senior leaders Rachel Ball of Co-op Academy Walkden and Carl Smith of Casterton College join PiXL's CEO, Rachel Johnson, to share their thoughts on how we can best serve the introverts, as well as the extroverts, in our schools – both staff and students. It is predicted that almost 50% of us have dominant introverted traits, and yet so much of our current work/school environment is built around extroverted ideals. The discussion flows around classroom setup, reframing 'quiet' as a negative trait, recruitment biases towards extroverted behaviours and utilising technology to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn and be heard. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. This episode, the book up for discussion is 'Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking' by Susan Cain. Senior leaders Rachel Ball of Co-op Academy Walkden and Carl Smith of Casterton College join PiXL's CEO, Rachel Johnson, to share their thoughts on how we can best serve the introverts, as well as the extroverts, in our schools – both staff and students. It is predicted that almost 50% of us have dominant introverted traits, and yet so much of our current work/school environment is built around extroverted ideals. The discussion flows around classroom setup, reframing 'quiet' as a negative trait, recruitment biases towards extroverted behaviours and utilising technology to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn and be heard.

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]]> 2716 no No Rules Rules https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/no-rules-rules In this episode, Rachel Johnson speaks with senior leaders Taz Johal (Assistant Headteacher, Brookvale Groby) and Maria Williams (Headteacher, Brigshaw High School) about Reed Hastings' (Netflix, CEO) and Erin Meyer's book 'No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention'. This leadership book has some fascinating insights from business and sparks much discussion around ideas which could translate well into the education world, as well as some which might would not. The conversation covers three key areas: building talent density, increasing candour, and reducing 'controls', with lots of discussion around vision alignment, feedback, and continually developing staff. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:48:49 -0000 No Rules Rules full 3 4 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) In this episode, Rachel Johnson speaks with senior leaders Taz Johal (Assistant Headteacher, Brookvale Groby) and Maria Williams (Headteacher, Brigshaw High School) about Reed Hastings' (Netflix, CEO) and Erin Meyer's book 'No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention'. This leadership book has some fascinating insights from business and sparks much discussion around ideas which could translate well into the education world, as well as some which might would not. The conversation covers three key areas: building talent density, increasing candour, and reducing 'controls', with lots of discussion around vision alignment, feedback, and continually developing staff. PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. In this episode, Rachel Johnson speaks with senior leaders Taz Johal (Assistant Headteacher, Brookvale Groby) and Maria Williams (Headteacher, Brigshaw High School) about Reed Hastings' (Netflix, CEO) and Erin Meyer's book 'No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention'. This leadership book has some fascinating insights from business and sparks much discussion around ideas which could translate well into the education world, as well as some which might would not. The conversation covers three key areas: building talent density, increasing candour, and reducing 'controls', with lots of discussion around vision alignment, feedback, and continually developing staff.

PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership

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]]> 2628 no The Culture Code https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/the-culture-code In this episode, Rachel is joined by school leaders, Dan Cowling (Headteacher, Oak Wood School, Hillingdon) and Sam Butterfield (Head of Pedagogy in Melbourne) to discuss 'The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups' by Daniel Coyle. The trio talk about the insights they've gleaned regarding improving school cultures, mixed with their own experiences, after reading the book. How we can we create environments in which responsibility is non-hierarchical, leadership is humble, vulnerability is praised, and all members feel psychologically safe and valued? PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. Wed, 25 May 2022 08:36:53 -0000 The Culture Code full 3 3 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) In this episode, Rachel is joined by school leaders, Dan Cowling (Headteacher, Oak Wood School, Hillingdon) and Sam Butterfield (Head of Pedagogy in Melbourne) to discuss 'The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups' by Daniel Coyle. The trio talk about the insights they've gleaned regarding improving school cultures, mixed with their own experiences, after reading the book. How we can we create environments in which responsibility is non-hierarchical, leadership is humble, vulnerability is praised, and all members feel psychologically safe and valued? PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. In this episode, Rachel is joined by school leaders, Dan Cowling (Headteacher, Oak Wood School, Hillingdon) and Sam Butterfield (Head of Pedagogy in Melbourne) to discuss 'The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups' by Daniel Coyle. The trio talk about the insights they've gleaned regarding improving school cultures, mixed with their own experiences, after reading the book. How we can we create environments in which responsibility is non-hierarchical, leadership is humble, vulnerability is praised, and all members feel psychologically safe and valued?

PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership

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]]> 2712 no You're Not Listening https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/youre-not-listening Are you listening? This episode, Rachel is joined by senior leaders Amanda Wilson and Amy Bills to discuss Kate Murphy's book 'You're not Listening'. To listen is seen as such a basic tenet of human interactions, yet so often we go into a conversation with our ears half closed to what the person speaking is trying to tell us. Linking the books points specifically to a school environment, Rachel and guests discuss how engaging in active listening, both for staff and students, could help our school cultures in myriad ways. What are we missing, and why does it matter? PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. Wed, 11 May 2022 06:00:00 -0000 You're Not Listening full 3 2 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Are you listening? This episode, Rachel is joined by senior leaders Amanda Wilson and Amy Bills to discuss Kate Murphy's book 'You're not Listening'. To listen is seen as such a basic tenet of human interactions, yet so often we go into a conversation with our ears half closed to what the person speaking is trying to tell us. Linking the books points specifically to a school environment, Rachel and guests discuss how engaging in active listening, both for staff and students, could help our school cultures in myriad ways. What are we missing, and why does it matter? PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. Are you listening? This episode, Rachel is joined by senior leaders Amanda Wilson and Amy Bills to discuss Kate Murphy's book 'You're not Listening'. To listen is seen as such a basic tenet of human interactions, yet so often we go into a conversation with our ears half closed to what the person speaking is trying to tell us. Linking the books points specifically to a school environment, Rachel and guests discuss how engaging in active listening, both for staff and students, could help our school cultures in myriad ways. What are we missing, and why does it matter?

PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership

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]]> 3138 no Checklist Manifesto https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/checklist-manifesto PiXL's Leadership Bookclub returns for Series 3. In this episode, Rachel Johnson discusses 'The Checklist Manifesto' by Atul Gawande with senior leaders Miriam Sechere (Secondary and Sixth Form School Improvement Education Advisor, Croydon Council) and James D'Souza (Head of Psychology, Ewell Castle School). In truth, many see a checklist as basic, and oftentimes beneath them: 'my job is too complicated to be reduced to a checklist'. However, Gawande and our trio of school leaders make the case that checklists could provide a solid foundation, from which magic can happen – be it in the classroom or in leadership meetings. How can they be crafted intentionally to reduce cognitive load and, potentially, bring about better school cultures? PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 07:39:12 -0000 Checklist Manifesto full 3 1 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) PiXL's Leadership Bookclub returns for Series 3. In this episode, Rachel Johnson discusses 'The Checklist Manifesto' by Atul Gawande with senior leaders Miriam Sechere (Secondary and Sixth Form School Improvement Education Advisor, Croydon Council) and James D'Souza (Head of Psychology, Ewell Castle School). In truth, many see a checklist as basic, and oftentimes beneath them: 'my job is too complicated to be reduced to a checklist'. However, Gawande and our trio of school leaders make the case that checklists could provide a solid foundation, from which magic can happen – be it in the classroom or in leadership meetings. How can they be crafted intentionally to reduce cognitive load and, potentially, bring about better school cultures? PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. PiXL's Leadership Bookclub returns for Series 3. In this episode, Rachel Johnson discusses 'The Checklist Manifesto' by Atul Gawande with senior leaders Miriam Sechere (Secondary and Sixth Form School Improvement Education Advisor, Croydon Council) and James D'Souza (Head of Psychology, Ewell Castle School). In truth, many see a checklist as basic, and oftentimes beneath them: 'my job is too complicated to be reduced to a checklist'. However, Gawande and our trio of school leaders make the case that checklists could provide a solid foundation, from which magic can happen – be it in the classroom or in leadership meetings. How can they be crafted intentionally to reduce cognitive load and, potentially, bring about better school cultures?

PiXL is a partnership organisation of thousands of schools, colleges and alternative education providers spanning KS1-5. Find out more about how you could gain value from a PiXL subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership

PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production.

Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically.

]]> 2466 no The Art of Gathering https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/the-art-of-gathering Join us for season 3! In this final episode of Series 2, Rachel Johnson is joined by school leaders Clemmie Stewart and Sam Betts, to discuss Priya Parker's book The Art of Gathering. The conversation covers the main themes of the book: how important it is to have a 'human-centred approach' to our gatherings, whether that is a meeting, a lesson or a training session; how crucial it is to see and be seen, making sure everybody in the room can hear and be heard and how, ultimately, the way you conduct yourself and your gatherings can make an enormous difference. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:30:00 -0000 The Art of Gathering full PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Join us for season 3! In this final episode of Series 2, Rachel Johnson is joined by school leaders Clemmie Stewart and Sam Betts, to discuss Priya Parker's book The Art of Gathering. The conversation covers the main themes of the book: how important it is to have a 'human-centred approach' to our gatherings, whether that is a meeting, a lesson or a training session; how crucial it is to see and be seen, making sure everybody in the room can hear and be heard and how, ultimately, the way you conduct yourself and your gatherings can make an enormous difference. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk Join us for season 3!

In this final episode of Series 2, Rachel Johnson is joined by school leaders Clemmie Stewart and Sam Betts, to discuss Priya Parker's book The Art of Gathering.

The conversation covers the main themes of the book: how important it is to have a 'human-centred approach' to our gatherings, whether that is a meeting, a lesson or a training session; how crucial it is to see and be seen, making sure everybody in the room can hear and be heard and how, ultimately, the way you conduct yourself and your gatherings can make an enormous difference.

PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk

]]> 2972 no Radical Candor https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/radical-candor In the penultimate episode of Series 2, PiXL CEO Rachel Johnson is joined by school leaders Will Teece and Jessica Moody to discuss their thoughts around Kim Scott's book Radical Candor, and how its premise could improve school leadership and create happier and healthier workplaces. Radical Candor is about caring personally but challenging directly, allowing us to give guidance and feedback that's both kind and clear, specific and sincere. How can we cultivate this in ourselves and our teams? PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:24:11 -0000 Radical Candor full 2 7 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) In the penultimate episode of Series 2, PiXL CEO Rachel Johnson is joined by school leaders Will Teece and Jessica Moody to discuss their thoughts around Kim Scott's book Radical Candor, and how its premise could improve school leadership and create happier and healthier workplaces. Radical Candor is about caring personally but challenging directly, allowing us to give guidance and feedback that's both kind and clear, specific and sincere. How can we cultivate this in ourselves and our teams? PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk In the penultimate episode of Series 2, PiXL CEO Rachel Johnson is joined by school leaders Will Teece and Jessica Moody to discuss their thoughts around Kim Scott's book Radical Candor, and how its premise could improve school leadership and create happier and healthier workplaces.

Radical Candor is about caring personally but challenging directly, allowing us to give guidance and feedback that's both kind and clear, specific and sincere. How can we cultivate this in ourselves and our teams?

PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk]]> 2810 no Limitless https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/limitless In this episode, Rachel Johnson speaks with senior leaders Claire Knight and Matt Hardman about Ajaz Ahmed's book 'Limitless'. They explore the challenges of mastering one's craft, how to stay focused, communicating your message clearly and what happens in schools when we don't. With practical examples of where it's gone well, and when it hasn't, there are many valuable lessons here for leaders and teachers who want to stay focused and perform a handful of significant tasks well, rather than being overwhelmed by too many tasks not done well. Rachel, Claire and Matt address the very real challenge of overwhelm in schools. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:01:50 -0000 Limitless full 2 6 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) In this episode, Rachel Johnson speaks with senior leaders Claire Knight and Matt Hardman about Ajaz Ahmed's book 'Limitless'. They explore the challenges of mastering one's craft, how to stay focused, communicating your message clearly and what happens in schools when we don't. With practical examples of where it's gone well, and when it hasn't, there are many valuable lessons here for leaders and teachers who want to stay focused and perform a handful of significant tasks well, rather than being overwhelmed by too many tasks not done well. Rachel, Claire and Matt address the very real challenge of overwhelm in schools. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk In this episode, Rachel Johnson speaks with senior leaders Claire Knight and Matt Hardman about Ajaz Ahmed's book 'Limitless'.

They explore the challenges of mastering one's craft, how to stay focused, communicating your message clearly and what happens in schools when we don't. With practical examples of where it's gone well, and when it hasn't, there are many valuable lessons here for leaders and teachers who want to stay focused and perform a handful of significant tasks well, rather than being overwhelmed by too many tasks not done well. Rachel, Claire and Matt address the very real challenge of overwhelm in schools.

PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk]]> 2848 no Becoming https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/becoming "Education has been the primary instrument of change in my own life, the lever upward in the world." In this episode, Rachel Johnson and sixth-form leader, Balli Dail & Head of school, Sara Marshallsay, reflect on Michelle Obama's book 'Becoming'. Michelle's guidance counselor once told her she wasn't 'Princeton Material'. Much of the conversation focuses on metaphorical glass ceilings and how we all have a role to play in our schools to promote possibility, to allow everyone to feel seen, and to develop in students an inner voice that reassures them that they are 'good enough'. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk Tue, 22 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0000 Becoming full 1 5 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) "Education has been the primary instrument of change in my own life, the lever upward in the world." In this episode, Rachel Johnson and sixth-form leader, Balli Dail & Head of school, Sara Marshallsay, reflect on Michelle Obama's book 'Becoming'. Michelle's guidance counselor once told her she wasn't 'Princeton Material'. Much of the conversation focuses on metaphorical glass ceilings and how we all have a role to play in our schools to promote possibility, to allow everyone to feel seen, and to develop in students an inner voice that reassures them that they are 'good enough'. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk "Education has been the primary instrument of change in my own life, the lever upward in the world."

In this episode, Rachel Johnson and sixth-form leader, Balli Dail & Head of school, Sara Marshallsay, reflect on Michelle Obama's book 'Becoming'.

Michelle's guidance counselor once told her she wasn't 'Princeton Material'. Much of the conversation focuses on metaphorical glass ceilings and how we all have a role to play in our schools to promote possibility, to allow everyone to feel seen, and to develop in students an inner voice that reassures them that they are 'good enough'.

PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk

]]> 2652 no David and Goliath https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/david-and-goliath In this episode, Rachel is joined by school leaders, Christopher Harris and Dave McPartlin, to discuss Malcolm Gladwell's bestseller 'David and Goliath'. The trio talk about a range of subjects, from being the underdogs, to how they have tried to raise aspiration in young people, and why often unconventional thinking should be welcomed. This episode has lots of laughter but also touches on some profound topics related to education and leadership. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk Tue, 08 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0000 David and Goliath full 2 4 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) In this episode, Rachel is joined by school leaders, Christopher Harris and Dave McPartlin, to discuss Malcolm Gladwell's bestseller 'David and Goliath'. The trio talk about a range of subjects, from being the underdogs, to how they have tried to raise aspiration in young people, and why often unconventional thinking should be welcomed. This episode has lots of laughter but also touches on some profound topics related to education and leadership. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk In this episode, Rachel is joined by school leaders, Christopher Harris and Dave McPartlin, to discuss Malcolm Gladwell's bestseller 'David and Goliath'.

The trio talk about a range of subjects, from being the underdogs, to how they have tried to raise aspiration in young people, and why often unconventional thinking should be welcomed. This episode has lots of laughter but also touches on some profound topics related to education and leadership.

PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk

]]> 2590 no How Women Rise https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/how-women-rise The book 'How Women Rise' focuses on 12 habits that have been identified consistently as holding women particularly back from success in their careers. Whatever your gender, all of us need help to overcome the areas of our character that hold us back. Bijal Pandya and Emma Pitcher, both senior leaders, join Rachel Johnson to discuss their key takeaways from the book, speaking about how it resonated with each of them in turn. With honesty and humour, join them to explore the things that can stop us all being the leaders we want to be. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk Wed, 26 May 2021 06:00:00 -0000 How Women Rise full 2 3 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) The book 'How Women Rise' focuses on 12 habits that have been identified consistently as holding women particularly back from success in their careers. Whatever your gender, all of us need help to overcome the areas of our character that hold us back. Bijal Pandya and Emma Pitcher, both senior leaders, join Rachel Johnson to discuss their key takeaways from the book, speaking about how it resonated with each of them in turn. With honesty and humour, join them to explore the things that can stop us all being the leaders we want to be. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk The book 'How Women Rise' focuses on 12 habits that have been identified consistently as holding women particularly back from success in their careers. Whatever your gender, all of us need help to overcome the areas of our character that hold us back. Bijal Pandya and Emma Pitcher, both senior leaders, join Rachel Johnson to discuss their key takeaways from the book, speaking about how it resonated with each of them in turn. With honesty and humour, join them to explore the things that can stop us all being the leaders we want to be.

PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk

]]> 2647 no Essentialism https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/essentialism In this episode, Rachel Johnson is joined by two school leaders; Daniel Opoku of Ark Blake Academy and Richard Tyrrell of The Kingston Academy, to discuss 'Essentialism' by Greg McKeown. According to McKeown, an Essentialist lives by three principles: they do less but better, they follow the disciplined pursuit of less, and, ultimately, they live a life that really matters. In education, where there are often 101 things we should do in a finite space of time, could practising the book's premise change the way we think and lead? PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk Wed, 12 May 2021 06:30:00 -0000 Essentialism full 2 2 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) In this episode, Rachel Johnson is joined by two school leaders; Daniel Opoku of Ark Blake Academy and Richard Tyrrell of The Kingston Academy, to discuss 'Essentialism' by Greg McKeown. According to McKeown, an Essentialist lives by three principles: they do less but better, they follow the disciplined pursuit of less, and, ultimately, they live a life that really matters. In education, where there are often 101 things we should do in a finite space of time, could practising the book's premise change the way we think and lead? PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk In this episode, Rachel Johnson is joined by two school leaders; Daniel Opoku of Ark Blake Academy and Richard Tyrrell of The Kingston Academy, to discuss 'Essentialism' by Greg McKeown.

According to McKeown, an Essentialist lives by three principles: they do less but better, they follow the disciplined pursuit of less, and, ultimately, they live a life that really matters. In education, where there are often 101 things we should do in a finite space of time, could practising the book's premise change the way we think and lead?

PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk

]]> 2700 no Legacy https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/legacy Series 2 of PiXL's Leadership Bookclub begins with a discussion around a classic leadership book: Legacy by James Kerr. Rachel Johnson (CEO of PiXL) speaks with school leaders Matthew Crawford (CEO of Embark Federation) and Sue Plant (Head of School at John Taylor Free School) about their key takeaways from the book. What legacy do you hope to create? What is your place in your school's history, and how can you lead it into a bright future? PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:58:39 -0000 Legacy full 2 1 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Series 2 of PiXL's Leadership Bookclub begins with a discussion around a classic leadership book: Legacy by James Kerr. Rachel Johnson (CEO of PiXL) speaks with school leaders Matthew Crawford (CEO of Embark Federation) and Sue Plant (Head of School at John Taylor Free School) about their key takeaways from the book. What legacy do you hope to create? What is your place in your school's history, and how can you lead it into a bright future? PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk Series 2 of PiXL's Leadership Bookclub begins with a discussion around a classic leadership book: Legacy by James Kerr.

Rachel Johnson (CEO of PiXL) speaks with school leaders Matthew Crawford (CEO of Embark Federation) and Sue Plant (Head of School at John Taylor Free School) about their key takeaways from the book.

What legacy do you hope to create? What is your place in your school's history, and how can you lead it into a bright future?

PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk

]]> 2856 no Season 2 Starting April 28th https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/season-2-starting-april-28th Welcome back to Series 2 of PiXL's Leadership Bookclub. In this podcast, Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) and school leaders discuss their takeaways from the best leadership books, from Legacy by James Kerr to Becoming by Michelle Obama. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:50:59 -0000 Season 2 Starting April 28th trailer 2 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Welcome back to Series 2 of PiXL's Leadership Bookclub. In this podcast, Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) and school leaders discuss their takeaways from the best leadership books, from Legacy by James Kerr to Becoming by Michelle Obama. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk Welcome back to Series 2 of PiXL's Leadership Bookclub. In this podcast, Rachel Johnson (PiXL CEO) and school leaders discuss their takeaways from the best leadership books, from Legacy by James Kerr to Becoming by Michelle Obama.

PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk

]]> 160 no Good To Great https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/good-to-great In this final episode of the season, things are a bit different. Rachel Johnson is joined by guest, Adrian Kneeshaw CEO of the Carlton Academy Trust Good To Great focuses on the gap between the organisations that do well and the organisations that become outstanding in their field. Rachel and Adrian speak about this in the context of schools. This podcast will get you thinking about how you could take the leap from good to great in your school. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk Tue, 01 Sep 2020 06:30:00 -0000 Good To Great full 1 8 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) In this final episode of the season, things are a bit different. Rachel Johnson is joined by guest, Adrian Kneeshaw CEO of the Carlton Academy Trust Good To Great focuses on the gap between the organisations that do well and the organisations that become outstanding in their field. Rachel and Adrian speak about this in the context of schools. This podcast will get you thinking about how you could take the leap from good to great in your school. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk In this final episode of the season, things are a bit different. Rachel Johnson is joined by guest, Adrian Kneeshaw CEO of the Carlton Academy Trust

Good To Great focuses on the gap between the organisations that do well and the organisations that become outstanding in their field. Rachel and Adrian speak about this in the context of schools. This podcast will get you thinking about how you could take the leap from good to great in your school.

PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk

]]> 2519 no Drive https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/drive In this episode, Rachel Johnson is joined by two school leaders; Jess Leonard of Walton Academy and Marcus Shepherd of Wells Academy, to discuss 'Drive' by Daniel Pink. The premise of the book is that rather than being driven by external rewards, we are truly motivated by intrinsic rewards - to have autonomy, purpose, and mastery in our lives. Talking about the book's tenets in the context of schools, this podcast will get you considering the role of motivation in your own context - be it with students or staff. How might you effectively harness the power of motivation? PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk Tue, 18 Aug 2020 06:30:00 -0000 Drive full 1 7 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) In this episode, Rachel Johnson is joined by two school leaders; Jess Leonard of Walton Academy and Marcus Shepherd of Wells Academy, to discuss 'Drive' by Daniel Pink. The premise of the book is that rather than being driven by external rewards, we are truly motivated by intrinsic rewards - to have autonomy, purpose, and mastery in our lives. Talking about the book's tenets in the context of schools, this podcast will get you considering the role of motivation in your own context - be it with students or staff. How might you effectively harness the power of motivation? PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk In this episode, Rachel Johnson is joined by two school leaders; Jess Leonard of Walton Academy and Marcus Shepherd of Wells Academy, to discuss 'Drive' by Daniel Pink.

The premise of the book is that rather than being driven by external rewards, we are truly motivated by intrinsic rewards - to have autonomy, purpose, and mastery in our lives. Talking about the book's tenets in the context of schools, this podcast will get you considering the role of motivation in your own context - be it with students or staff. How might you effectively harness the power of motivation?

PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk

]]> 3092 no Rebel Ideas https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/rebel-ideas The PiXL Leadership Bookclub makes a return this week, with Rachel Johnson speaking virtually with school leaders Sonette Schwartz and Hamira Shah. The trio discuss their key takeaways from Matthew Syed's book 'Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking', applying them to a school setting. Could your team be collectively blind, operating in an echo chamber of validation? Where do the best ideas come from – and are you harnessing the power of cognitive diversity to tease them out? PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk Tue, 04 Aug 2020 06:30:00 -0000 Rebel Ideas full 1 6 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) The PiXL Leadership Bookclub makes a return this week, with Rachel Johnson speaking virtually with school leaders Sonette Schwartz and Hamira Shah. The trio discuss their key takeaways from Matthew Syed's book 'Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking', applying them to a school setting. Could your team be collectively blind, operating in an echo chamber of validation? Where do the best ideas come from – and are you harnessing the power of cognitive diversity to tease them out? PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk The PiXL Leadership Bookclub makes a return this week, with Rachel Johnson speaking virtually with school leaders Sonette Schwartz and Hamira Shah. The trio discuss their key takeaways from Matthew Syed's book 'Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking', applying them to a school setting. Could your team be collectively blind, operating in an echo chamber of validation? Where do the best ideas come from – and are you harnessing the power of cognitive diversity to tease them out?

PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk

]]> 3307 no Dare To Lead https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/dare-to-lead Brené Brown's book 'Dare to Lead' holds the central tenet that when we dare to lead, we don't pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. In this episode, Rachel Johnson, Nav Sanghara and Aziza Ajak exemplify this leadership approach: they explore vulnerability, perfectionism, self-compassion and fear of failure in this 'whole-hearted' and open discussion that we hope will allow you to reflect on your own leadership style. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk Tue, 07 Jul 2020 06:30:00 -0000 Dare to Lead full 1 5 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) Brené Brown's book 'Dare to Lead' holds the central tenet that when we dare to lead, we don't pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. In this episode, Rachel Johnson, Nav Sanghara and Aziza Ajak exemplify this leadership approach: they explore vulnerability, perfectionism, self-compassion and fear of failure in this 'whole-hearted' and open discussion that we hope will allow you to reflect on your own leadership style. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk Brené Brown's book 'Dare to Lead' holds the central tenet that when we dare to lead, we don't pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. In this episode, Rachel Johnson, Nav Sanghara and Aziza Ajak exemplify this leadership approach: they explore vulnerability, perfectionism, self-compassion and fear of failure in this 'whole-hearted' and open discussion that we hope will allow you to reflect on your own leadership style.

PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk

]]> 2588 no Five Dysfunctions of a Team https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/five-dysfunctions-of-a-team In this episode, Rachel Johnson, Lindsay Skinner, and Joe Sparks gather together to share the insights they gleaned from Patrick Lencioni's 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team'. They wrestle with the book, the ideas in it, and what it's meant for them and examples of how they have handled 'dysfunctions' in teams. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk Tue, 23 Jun 2020 06:20:36 -0000 Five Dysfunctions of a Team full 1 4 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) In this episode, Rachel Johnson, Lindsay Skinner, and Joe Sparks gather together to share the insights they gleaned from Patrick Lencioni's 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team'. They wrestle with the book, the ideas in it, and what it's meant for them and examples of how they have handled 'dysfunctions' in teams. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk In this episode, Rachel Johnson, Lindsay Skinner, and Joe Sparks gather together to share the insights they gleaned from Patrick Lencioni's 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team'. They wrestle with the book, the ideas in it, and what it's meant for them and examples of how they have handled 'dysfunctions' in teams.

PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk

]]> 2463 no The Barcelona Way https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/the-barcelona-way In this episode, Chris Edwards and Matt Burton join Rachel Johnson to explore the ideas in Damian Hughes' book 'The Barcelona Way'. Although it's the backdrop, this is not about football! It is about high performing teams, which we find in schools across the country. Such teams aren't made overnight, nor are they made by accident, but are created by 'cultural architects', who are clear role models of the desired values, and relentless in their determination to celebrate all expressions of where they see this in action. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk Tue, 09 Jun 2020 06:30:00 -0000 The Barcelona Way full 1 3 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) In this episode, Chris Edwards and Matt Burton join Rachel Johnson to explore the ideas in Damian Hughes' book 'The Barcelona Way'. Although it's the backdrop, this is not about football! It is about high performing teams, which we find in schools across the country. Such teams aren't made overnight, nor are they made by accident, but are created by 'cultural architects', who are clear role models of the desired values, and relentless in their determination to celebrate all expressions of where they see this in action. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk In this episode, Chris Edwards and Matt Burton join Rachel Johnson to explore the ideas in Damian Hughes' book 'The Barcelona Way'. Although it's the backdrop, this is not about football! It is about high performing teams, which we find in schools across the country. Such teams aren't made overnight, nor are they made by accident, but are created by 'cultural architects', who are clear role models of the desired values, and relentless in their determination to celebrate all expressions of where they see this in action.

PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk

]]> 2323 no Turn The Ship Around https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/turn-the-ship-around In this episode, Rachel Johnson is joined by school leaders Colette Firth and Patrick Cozier to discuss David Marquet's book, 'Turn The Ship Around'. Reflecting on their own experiences in leadership, the trio discusses how they have turned their own leadership situations around, how they have tried to get the best from others, and how they decided the kind of leader they wanted to be. They explore the challenges and opportunities that come with leading others. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk Tue, 26 May 2020 05:56:29 -0000 Turn The Ship Around full 1 2 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) In this episode, Rachel Johnson is joined by school leaders Colette Firth and Patrick Cozier to discuss David Marquet's book, 'Turn The Ship Around'. Reflecting on their own experiences in leadership, the trio discusses how they have turned their own leadership situations around, how they have tried to get the best from others, and how they decided the kind of leader they wanted to be. They explore the challenges and opportunities that come with leading others. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk In this episode, Rachel Johnson is joined by school leaders Colette Firth and Patrick Cozier to discuss David Marquet's book, 'Turn The Ship Around'. Reflecting on their own experiences in leadership, the trio discusses how they have turned their own leadership situations around, how they have tried to get the best from others, and how they decided the kind of leader they wanted to be. They explore the challenges and opportunities that come with leading others.

PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk

]]> 2608 no The Infinite Game https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/the-infinite-game In this episode, Rachel Johnson is joined by school leaders Dominique Gobbi and James Heale to discuss Simon Sinek's book, 'The Infinite Game'. Reflecting on their own experiences in leadership, the trio discuss Sinek's view of an 'infinite mindset' and how it could lead to stronger and more progressive school environments. They draw on the importance of collaboration, the notion of 'worthy rivals' rather than competitors, and the fallacy of focusing just on performance outcomes as a metric. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk. Tue, 12 May 2020 06:30:00 -0000 The Infinite Game full 1 1 PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) In this episode, Rachel Johnson is joined by school leaders Dominique Gobbi and James Heale to discuss Simon Sinek's book, 'The Infinite Game'. Reflecting on their own experiences in leadership, the trio discuss Sinek's view of an 'infinite mindset' and how it could lead to stronger and more progressive school environments. They draw on the importance of collaboration, the notion of 'worthy rivals' rather than competitors, and the fallacy of focusing just on performance outcomes as a metric. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk. In this episode, Rachel Johnson is joined by school leaders Dominique Gobbi and James Heale to discuss Simon Sinek's book, 'The Infinite Game'.

Reflecting on their own experiences in leadership, the trio discuss Sinek's view of an 'infinite mindset' and how it could lead to stronger and more progressive school environments. They draw on the importance of collaboration, the notion of 'worthy rivals' rather than competitors, and the fallacy of focusing just on performance outcomes as a metric.

PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk.

]]> 2491 no Trailer https://leadershipbookclub.libsyn.com/trailer This show is about school leaders reading non-education books and learning lessons that we can apply to our school leadership. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. PiXL (Partners in Excellence) is a partnership of over 1,600 secondary schools, 500 sixth forms, 830 primary schools and 75 providers of alternative education. Through our support for schools together we share best practice to raise standards and to give students a better future and brighter hope. For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ Fri, 13 Mar 2020 16:14:53 -0000 Trailer trailer PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production) This show is about school leaders reading non-education books and learning lessons that we can apply to our school leadership. Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically. PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production. PiXL (Partners in Excellence) is a partnership of over 1,600 secondary schools, 500 sixth forms, 830 primary schools and 75 providers of alternative education. Through our support for schools together we share best practice to raise standards and to give students a better future and brighter hope. For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/ This show is about school leaders reading non-education books and learning lessons that we can apply to our school leadership.

Subscribe now to download every episode directly to your phone automatically.

PiXL Leadership Bookclub is a We Are In Beta production.

PiXL (Partners in Excellence) is a partnership of over 1,600 secondary schools, 500 sixth forms, 830 primary schools and 75 providers of alternative education. Through our support for schools together we share best practice to raise standards and to give students a better future and brighter hope.

For more information visit: https://www.pixl.org.uk/

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