Leadership: Part One

In this episode, John and Mark talk about their philosophies on school leadership—what’s shaped their approach, what’s changed over time, and what they believe makes an effective leader in education. They also discuss the leadership authors who have influenced them, share advice for those considering the role, and reflect on the challenges and rewards of leading a school.Accountability, decision-making, and the moments that make leadership worthwhile are all on the table. Whether you're in a leadership position or thinking about stepping into one, this conversation offers insights from experience.Show Notes: Key TopicsJohn and Mark’s leadership philosophies and how they’ve evolvedThe leadership books and authors that shaped their thinkingPractical advice for educators considering leadership rolesBalancing accountability and autonomy as a school leaderReflections on the moments that made leadership most meaningfulHonest thoughts on the realities of school leadership todayTopics Discussed:When I Left the Classroom for Administration, Did I Join the Dark Side? The transition into school leadership is messy and imperfect. Here’s what keeps me going By Sarah Berman — January 07, 2025 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-when-i-left-the-classroom-for-administration-did-i-join-the-dark-side/2025/01Revenge of the Tipping Point (Gladwell): https://www.amazon.com/Revenge-Tipping-Point-Overstories-Superspreaders/dp/0316575801Connect with Mark:⁠Instagram⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Website⁠Connect with John:⁠Instagram⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠Leave a Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Podcasts.Call to Action:Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more insightful conversations on the future of education technology, AI, and the evolving landscape of educational leadership!Intro and Outro Music:Dreamer Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/