Strategies for Success in Leadership

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

Episode 198: Leadership and School Culture – with John O’Neill

In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, Stuart Welsh is joined by John O’Neill, Rector of The High School of Glasgow. With nearly a decade of leadership experience at the school, John shares invaluable insights into building a positive school culture, managing change, and fostering professional growth among staff.

They discuss:

• What inspired John to pursue leadership and how he stays passionate about his role.
• His leadership philosophy and advice for new leaders.
• The role of school culture in a school’s success and how to maintain it.
• Managing resistance to change and implementing new initiatives.
• Strategies for empowering staff and fostering continuous professional growth.
• The biggest challenges faced as Rector and lessons learned.

Whether you're a school leader or an educator looking to grow professionally, this episode is filled with actionable insights from one of Scotland’s most respected school leaders.

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