The podcast is back. With some slight changes in terms of format but the same intent and delivery. In this new episode David explores the direction of the podcast and starts off by exploring the question, Is Leadership Overrated? Aspire for Emerging Leaders https://davidmcqueen.co.uk/aspire The BRAVE Leader Book https://davidmcqueen.co.uk/book --- …

0.00-0.45: Introduction 0.45-44.25 discussion of effective CPD Jonnie Grande blog referenced in the discussion: https://curricularpasts.wordpress.com/2023/03/05/12-this-week-in-history-you-cant-action-step-your-way-to-effective-teaching/ 44.25-end: recommendationBy David Hibbert, Rachel Lewin, Chloe Bateman, Simon Davies, Jacob Keet and Mike Hill

0.00-0.43: Introduction 0.43-33.42: 1) What are the challenges that we see casting a shadow on the educational future? 2) What would we like to recommend to the education policy-makers of 2024 and beyond? 33.42-end: RecommendationsBy David Hibbert, Rachel Lewin, Chloe Bateman, Simon Davies, Jacob Keet and Mike Hill

0.00-1.00: Introductions 1.00-32.32: Why is teaching great? Why do we love it? 32.32-35.31: Closing recommendationsBy David Hibbert, Rachel Lewin, Chloe Bateman, Simon Davies, Jacob Keet and Mike Hill

0.00-1.25: Introduction 1.25-12.19: How are we experiencing recruitment and retention issues on the ground? 12.19-41.28: Why is our system not retaining experienced teachers? What needs to be done about this? Why is our system now not recruiting enough new teachers or retaining new teachers? Is there anything that can be done about this? What would…

0.00-1.02: Introduction 1.02-33.01: Assessment discussion 33.01-36.36: Closing recommendationsBy David Hibbert, Rachel Lewin, Chloe Bateman, Simon Davies, Jacob Keet and Mike Hill

In today's episode, I get to talk with Sophie Devonshire, CEO of The Marketing Society and the author of the books, Superfast: Lead at Speed and Love Work: The seven steps to thrive at work. A fitting conversation to wrap up this series around inclusive leadership. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-mcqueen/m…

My guest for this episode is Tamara Littleton, CEO and Founder of The Social Element agency, and Co-Founder of crisis simulation company Polpeo. This conversation was a long time coming and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-mcqueen/message…

In this episode, I get to talk to Michael Barrington-Hibbert, CEO of Barrington Hibbert Associates, investor and co founder of 10000 Black Interns. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-mcqueen/message

Today's guest on this episode is Harley Kisberg, Founder of ITech Media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-mcqueen/message

My guest for this episode is Shazia Ginai. When we recorded this she was the of CEO Neuro-Insight in the UK and is now currently Chief Growth Office at Catalyx. A lovely conversation on positive leadership --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-mcqueen/message

Our guest today is Paul Carrick Brunson. A relationship counselor, matchmaker, serial entrepreneur, co-host of UK’s Celebs Go Dating and Married at First Sight UK --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-mcqueen/message

In this episode, I get to speak to Nicola Mendelson CBE the VP of Global Business Group at Meta. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-mcqueen/message

My leadership podcast is being rebranded as The David McQueen Podcast In this episode I explain the reason behind this and what I want to do differently --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-mcqueen/message

0.00-2.39: Introduction to season 2! 2.39-27.54: Are we educational techno-optimists or techno-pessimists? Why? 27.54-43.54: Are there areas where technology offers particular potential when teaching history? 43.54-end: Final recommendationsBy David Hibbert, Rachel Lewin, Chloe Bateman, Simon Davies, Jacob Keet

My guest is Gina Head Brand Director at Mars, NED @ Rutland First CIC and Mentor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-mcqueen/message

My guest is Pam Zaballa is the CEO of the No More Foundation and is a global leadership voice in tackling domestic violence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-mcqueen/message

My guest today is Graham Allcott. Graham is founder of Think Productive. He is a social entrepreneur and former charity chief exec. His books include "How to be a Productivity Ninja". See his full list of books here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-mcqueen/message…

My guest today is Sarah Jenkins. Sarah is the Managing Director at Saatchi and Saatchi London and a Trustee at Historic Royal Palaces. With a strong track record in marketing and advertising, I am excited to welcome her to this episode of The BRAVE Leader. Book Recommendation: Belonging: The Key to Transforming and Maintaining Diversity, Inclusion …

In today's episode of The BRAVE Leader, I get to talk leadership with June Angelides MBE. June is an investor, a columnist for the Financial Times and a strong advocate for the rights of working mothers. June is passionate about getting people from all backgrounds into careers in tech and helping more underrepresented founders gain access to fundin…

In today's episode, I get to talk leadership with Louisa Clarke, Managing Director of Operations for the Churchill Group --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-mcqueen/message

This is The BRAVE Leader Podcast, and I am your host David McQueen, International Speaker and Executive Coach. In this episode I kick off my series of interviews with leaders. My guest today is Roger Wade, CEO and Founder of Boxpark. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-mcqueen/message…

This is The BRAVE Leader Podcast, and I am your host David McQueen, International Speaker, and Executive Coach. Join me each week as I share insights and interview a range of fabulous leaders on what inclusive leadership looks like for them. No silver bullets here, just honest and direct conversations on how leadership shows up, the good and the ba…

In this episode, David explores how leaders can identify the symptoms of workplace burnout, help themselves and others to avoid burnout in the first place, and finally what measures can be taken to cope when burnout shows up. If you enjoy the show please share with someone else, feel free top send feedback wherever you get this podcast or send a di…

0.00-0.41: Introduction 0.41-24.26: introducing Mike and an exploration of his ideas on world building 24.26-43.44 : a discussion about the 'knowledge turn' 43.44-52.49: the tension between construction and deconstruction across a curriculum 52.49-end: recommendations Mike: People From My Neighbourhood by Hiromi Kawakami Simon: get in the garden an…

In this week's episode, David explores how leaders can lead on having civil discourse at work. Using the backdrop of a number of companies who have curtailed discussions about political issues at work, this episode is a guide as to how leaders can embrace and manage such conversations. Feel free to leave a message with thoughts on the main page at …

In this week's episode, David explores how leaders can "Do the Right Thing" as opposed to just being right. Drawing on his leadership work in education and a case study in the business space, he walks through some of the principles of making decisions for the bigger picture even if you believe adamantly that your personal position is the right one.…

0.00-1.16: introduction 1.16-22.23: What does assessment mean to us? 22.23-53.50: Are GCSEs fit for purpose? 53.50-end: Recommendations Chloe: https://www.itv.com/presscentre/ep1week13/britains-tiger-kings-trail-ross-kemp https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000tzg6/louis-theroux-shooting-joe-exotic Rachel: Instagram and Ruth Brownlee https://www…

In this week's episode, David explores impulse control How leaders can ensure they are not making rash decisions but thinking through their choices Recommended Reading Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces that Shape our Decisions by Dan Ariely Feel free to leave a message with thoughts on the main page at anchor.fm/david-mcqueen --- Send in a …

0.00-1.02: Introduction to the episode 1.02-17.48: How have we helped our students to feel more connected in an online context? 17.48-31.24: What approaches have we found to be most succesful in overcoming the challenges of remote teaching? This section draws on Doug Lemov's new book on remote teaching which can be published here: https://www.amazo…

In this week's episode David explores, leading through uncertainty How to use the BRAVE Method to help lead through good times and bad Recommended Reading Black Box Thinking: Marginal Gains and the Secrets of High Performance Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Everest Disaster by John Krakauer Feel free to leave a message with thoughts on the…

This week's episode is about the power of feedback for leaders. In this episode David explores, What is Good Feedback? Why you Need Good Feedback and How to Give Feedback Recommended Reading Radical Candor: How to Get What You Want by Saying What You Mean Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well Feel free to leave a m…

0.00-01.07: Introduction to the episode 01.07-5.53 : Jacob's reflection 5.53-10.53: Simon's reflection 10.53-18.13: Rachel's reflection 18.13-21.09: David's reflection Festive recommendations Rachel: John Patrick Elliott https://johnpatrickelliott.bandcamp.com/album/december-songs?fbclid=IwAR2OHomNsnBpTZV3l0o_5Mv8pfh9Sq4c3xNVGeMtpsAcjQaCCFYiiIxOizs…

Not all leadership is good leadership. Sometimes it can be very toxic. In this weeks episode, David explores what toxic leadership looks like, the impact it can have on others and how we can explore through coaching and other resources how we can tackle it. Enjoy and please share and subscribe. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif…

0.00-0.45: Introduction 0.45-25.39: Reflections and changes in our curricula/practice 25.39-35.48: Practical tips for teachers 35.48-end: Recommendations Jacob: Fires of Fath by Eamon Duffy Chloe: Office Lens (app) Rachel: My Octopus Teacher David: Queen's Gambit Zaiba: Teaching to Transgress by Bell Hooks…

A faux pax by a leading CEO of bank stirs up a controversy about what an inclusive leadership pipeline looks like. In this weeks episode of Leadership Decoded, David McQueen explores the myths and the facts around addressing leadership pipelines in the organisation. He also sets out his stall for the future of the podcast including releasing weekly…

0.00-1.03: Introduction 1.03-30.21: What are the keys to great behaviour at a school level? 30.21-43.23 : Tips for managing behaviour in the classroom 43.23-50.54 : How have we adjusted our practice to meet the current moment? 50.45-end: Weekly recommendations Jacob: Dune by Frank Herbert Simon: Fuel What Matters podcast (hosted by Simon and others…

0.00-0.55: Introduction 0.55-48.01: Top tips for NQTs Weekly recommendations: Jacob: Baudolino by Umberto Eco Chloe: Discounts for teachers. You can get 35% off an Emma Mattress! https://www.discountsforteachers.co.uk/ Simon: Teacher Man by Frank McCourt and Hoodies All Summer by Cano Rachel: 10 Minutes and 38 Seconds in this Strange World by Elif …

0.00-1.09: introduction 1.10-21.12: what makes a good PSHE curriculum? 21.13-48.41: Do we need a recovery curriculum? What should it look like? Blogs and resources that Rachel referred to: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/a-recovery-curriculum-or-recovery-conversations/?fbclid=IwAR3QOl4_Xm-WiGanyfkwfEbUUN1Bm8MhlQLsNP4nhy2zrdYHgk_P4P_d9zk https://marymered…

0.00-0.58: Introduction 0.00-18.11: What makes a great school leader? 18.11-34.14: What are the leadership traps to avoid? 34.14-54.31: What makes good curriculum leadership? 54.31-end: Lockdown suggestions Chloe: Benidorm (TV series) Rachel: The Norman Conquest by Marc Morris Jacob: In Defence of History by Richard Evans Simon: Conrad Thompson's W…

In this week's episode of Leadership Decoded David focuses on the power of self talk. How do Positive and Negative Self Talk affect our outcomes and wellbeing?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-mcqueen/message

0.00-1.20: introduction to the episode and to our guest Zaiba Patel 1.20-20.39: What can individual teachers do to address racism? 20.40-42.38: How can we avoid destructive silences in our curricula? 42.39-1.01.17: What needs to happen on a wider/systemic level for the moment to lead to meaningful change? 1.02-20-Lockdown recommendations Zaiba: Nat…

In this episode of Leadership Decoded gives a four point framework as to how leaders and their staff can discuss and resolve the taboo of talking about race at work. Not an absolute solution but some guidance on how it can be done.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-mcqueen/message…

0.00-0.57: Introduction 0.57-1.50: Introduction to this week's discussion 1.50-12.36: Simon's reflection 12.36-20.36: Rachel's reflection 20.36-30.49: Jaco'b reflection 30.49-36.30: David's reflection 36.30-end: Lockdown suggestions: Rachel: Hilary Mantel's The Mirror and the Light Simon: The novel Rhodam and David Olusoga's Black and British Jacob…

0.00-0.50: Introduction 0.50-22.00: What can individual teachers do to mitigate the workload issue and ensure that they don't burn out? 22.00-34.45: What are the systemic and cultural issues that drive excessive workload? 34.45-45.42: What might be effective in tackling the workload issue at a school level? 54.42-end: Lockdown recommendations Chloe…

0.00-0.54: Introduction to the episode 0.54-13.48: Are there any events/people/topics that we think we will teach differently because of he pandemic? 13.48-20.33: How do we navigate the tension between a curriculum with expanatory power while not inserting our own perspectives in a problematic way? 20.33-40.00: The Big History Project 40.00-44.37: …

0.00-0.46: Introduction to the podcast 00.46-2.16: Introduction to this week's topic 2.16-21.00: How has the increased emphasis on knowledge, cognitive science etc. improved our practice? 21.00-33.00: How has curricular thinking improved our practice and thinking? 33.00-47.55: Do we have any reservations about the way that the ‘knowledge turn’ has …

0.00-1.20: Introduction 1.20-4.00: Introduction to the topic of accountability and a quote from The Tyranny of Metrics by Jerry Muller. 4.00-18.18 : Discussion of the impacts of high-stakes accountability 18.18-34.12: Discussion of the new Ofsted framework 34.12-45.44: Discussion of the impact of the pandemic on the way that we see accountability a…

This episode of Leadership Decoded takes a look at Prime Minister Arden of New Zealand. What she has done well as a communicator and what other state, business or community leaders can learn from her.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-mcqueen/message

0.00-1.23: Introduction to the show and the hosts 1.23-21.26: Discussion of the blog post below by Michael Merrick and reflections on its implications for our classrooms as well as education more generally. https://michaelmerrick.me/2020/03/31/time-to-re-think/?fbclid=IwAR0_3iVlh6kZ1QtS9hfKzOsNDCaWZF0RV_hOfvGxCQNzvZnMtydpT4ZhDdo 21.26-27.10: Lockdo…