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Claire Platt
Sep 30, 20241 min read
Do you have a secret superpower? An introduction to Emotional Intelligence.
In a world where IQ used to be king, emotional intelligence is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Emotional Intelligence is...
Claire Platt
Sep 23, 20241 min read
How do you turn around a toxic culture?
Have you ever started a new leadership role and inherited an unhappy team due to a toxic culture? Perhaps you discovered different...
Claire Platt
Sep 17, 20242 min read
Feeling stuck?
🤔 Do you ever feel stuck? 🤔 Unable to make changes that you feel that you need in your life? Last week I had the pleasure of working...
Claire Platt
Sep 16, 20241 min read
Kind leaders vs nice leaders
I think this comparison between kind leaders and nice leaders is really helpful and thought-provoking. I often write about psychological...
Claire Platt
Sep 3, 20244 min read
Teacher Retention: Strategies that work
I’ve been blown away by your responses to my last post on teacher recruitment and retention . This discussion stems from my very real...
Claire Platt
Sep 1, 20242 min read
Recruitment and Retention: Time for a Change
I've just enjoyed a catch up with a dear friend of mine, a CEO of a multi-academy trust. Over lunch we discussed the very real...
Claire Platt
Aug 16, 20243 min read
Preparing for your first headship?
I’m seeing a few posts on social media from folks gearing up for their first headship in September. I have supported a number of primary...
Claire Platt
Mar 10, 20241 min read
How Leaders Impact on Culture
I have worked in a range of leadership roles for more than three decades, and I have always found it fascinating to see how the culture...
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