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A Victorian poet and civil servant known for his diaries documenting the lives of working-class women.

A practical follow-up (co-authored with Marie-Claire Bretherton) that provides frameworks for applying these mindsets in schools.

A researcher focused on teacher metaphors, "reflection-in-action," and science education. A Victorian poet and civil servant known for

He has recently explored the "new paradigm" that leadership development should focus more on deep, subject-specific expertise rather than just generic "leadership skills".

Recognizing your own limitations and actively seeking help from both internal and external sources. He has recently explored the "new paradigm" that

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.

Acknowledging that you don't have all the answers creates a culture of trust and encourages others to step up into leadership roles. Instead, he advocates for leaders to be authentic

Munby often discusses the balance between "power" (the ability to get things done) and "love" (the compassion and moral purpose behind the work) as the foundation for school improvement.