Administrator's Corner
USING YOUR STRENGTHS TO MEET THE
DEMANDS OF YOUR ROLE
BY NICHOLAS MCKIE
A
ccording to the latest UK
government figures, 3 in
every 10 new head teachers
and deputies who took up
leadership positions between 2011
and 2015 are now not in post. There
are of course many reasons for this,
but the issue of burnout and stress is
ever more documented in educational
leadership, not just in the UK but
also throughout the international
arena. The idea of work life balance,
mindfulness, meditation and exercise
are all excellent ways to combat stress
and these are well documented. When
you are in the work place, however,
what are some of the ways leaders can
promote healthy performance?
The most effective leaders positively
challenge and stretch themselves and
the teams around them, strengthening
their own learning, whilst also pushing
the boundaries of possibility. In order
to stretch yourself in a positive way,
the first step is to understand which
activities are challenging you. It is
then possible to stretc