The School Leadership Podcast · 2026-05-13 · 28 min
Experienced school leader Joanna Povall speaks to NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen about the transformative power of kind leadership. Sharing some candid reflections, she talks about how being honest, embracing feedback and recognising that ‘not everybody is like you’ can build trust, strengthen teams and create an inclusive school culture where everyone thrives. Joanna’s book Kind Leadership: Leading schools with empathy, honesty and impact is available from Crown House. For more insightful and engaging discussions on key issues in education and school leadership, explore NAHT’s online magazine Leadership Focus .
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