Acting strictly in the interests of those you serve rather than for personal gain.
A researcher focused on teacher metaphors, "reflection-in-action," and science education.
Steve Munby argues against the "hero leader" myth—the idea that leaders must be perfect, all-knowing superheroes who never make mistakes. Instead, he advocates for leaders to be authentic about their limitations. Acting strictly in the interests of those you
Acknowledging that you don't have all the answers creates a culture of trust and encourages others to step up into leadership roles.
Former President of the Family Division of the High Court, known for his work on transparency and human dignity in the UK legal system. Instead, he advocates for leaders to be authentic
Maintaining momentum and staying the course through setbacks.
He emphasizes that the pressure to be perfect is physically and mentally exhausting; embracing imperfection allows for better delegation and personal well-being. The 7 Guiding Principles Maintaining momentum and staying the course through setbacks
He has recently explored the "new paradigm" that leadership development should focus more on deep, subject-specific expertise rather than just generic "leadership skills".
