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Challenging situations: Leadership and stoicism

Teachers and leaders can introduce strategies that draw upon the philosophy of stoicism to help improve how they respond to challenging situations. Ben Solly offers a practical guide


Teaching is a tough gig; it is hard work. It requires levels of physical, mental and emotional resilience that are often unseen by the communities we serve. Leading within a highly complex organisation also requires a range of skills and qualities and a phenomenal amount of decision-making each day.

We must seek to arm our teachers and leaders with strategies that enable them to achieve longevity in their careers, find joy in their work and allow them to achieve a healthy balance in their lives. This article provides a number of practical suggestions that I hope will enable individuals to cope with the daily challenges of working in a complex and often unpredictable environment.

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