PiXL Leadership Bookclub
by PiXL ( a We Are In Beta production)Everything rests on leadership. Each fortnight on PiXL’s Leadership Bookclub, Rachel Johnson, PiXL CEO, will be joined by two school leaders to discuss one non-educational leadership book that can change the way we think, teach, and lead. Reflecting, 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 subscription: https://www.pixl.org.uk/membership
Episodes
The Talent Code
47m · PublishedHost 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 [email protected] to find out more.
PiXL Leadership Bookclub is aWe Are In Betaproduction.
High Performance
38m · PublishedWelcome 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 [email protected] to find out more.
PiXL Leadership Bookclub is aWe Are In Betaproduction.
Fearless Organisation
41m · PublishedWelcome 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 [email protected] to find out more.
PiXL Leadership Bookclub is aWe Are In Betaproduction.
Deep Work
43m · PublishedWelcome 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 [email protected] to find out more.
PiXL Leadership Bookclub is aWe Are In Betaproduction.
Fierce Leadership
44m · PublishedSet 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 [email protected] to find out more.
PiXL Leadership Bookclub is aWe Are In Betaproduction.
Be a guest on Series 5
2m · PublishedSchools 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.
Insight
45m · PublishedJoin 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.
Both/And Thinking
48m · PublishedAre 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.
Love and Work
43m · PublishedDo 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.
Everybody Matters
43m · PublishedJoin 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.
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PiXL Leadership Bookclub has 41 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 28:08:26. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 9th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 12th, 2024 20:40.
