Ben Erskine
@benerskine.bsky.social
Executive Principal at Four Cs MAT
Principal at Fulbridge Academy
Principal at Fulbridge Academy
One of my favourite books is Legacy by James Kerr…
“Leaders create leaders by passing on responsibility, creating ownership, accountability and trust.” — James Kerr, Legacy
In schools, this is everything.
Great leadership isn’t about holding all the strings: it’s about handing them over.
“Leaders create leaders by passing on responsibility, creating ownership, accountability and trust.” — James Kerr, Legacy
In schools, this is everything.
Great leadership isn’t about holding all the strings: it’s about handing them over.
November 13, 2025 at 8:29 PM
One of my favourite books is Legacy by James Kerr…
“Leaders create leaders by passing on responsibility, creating ownership, accountability and trust.” — James Kerr, Legacy
In schools, this is everything.
Great leadership isn’t about holding all the strings: it’s about handing them over.
“Leaders create leaders by passing on responsibility, creating ownership, accountability and trust.” — James Kerr, Legacy
In schools, this is everything.
Great leadership isn’t about holding all the strings: it’s about handing them over.
In education, leadership isn’t about climbing the mountain alone: it’s about empowering others to believe it can be moved. Trust your team, build belief, and show what’s possible. 💪
#Leadership #Education #Mindset #MelRobbins
#Leadership #Education #Mindset #MelRobbins
November 12, 2025 at 6:48 PM
In education, leadership isn’t about climbing the mountain alone: it’s about empowering others to believe it can be moved. Trust your team, build belief, and show what’s possible. 💪
#Leadership #Education #Mindset #MelRobbins
#Leadership #Education #Mindset #MelRobbins
Leadership strategy #9
Peter Drucker said, “Most of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to get their work done.”
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Peter Drucker said, “Most of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to get their work done.”
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Leadership Strategy #9 - Rewrite the Rulebook
Peter Drucker said, “Most of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to get their work done.”
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November 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Leadership strategy #9
Peter Drucker said, “Most of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to get their work done.”
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Peter Drucker said, “Most of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to get their work done.”
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“There is nothing better than hearing ‘well done.’ Those are the two best words ever invented in sport.” Alex Ferguson
Leadership strategy number 8 - Recognition is Free
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Leadership strategy number 8 - Recognition is Free
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Leadership Strategy #8 - Recognition is Free
“There is nothing better than hearing ‘well done.’ Those are the two best words ever invented in sport.” Alex Ferguson
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November 11, 2025 at 6:33 AM
“There is nothing better than hearing ‘well done.’ Those are the two best words ever invented in sport.” Alex Ferguson
Leadership strategy number 8 - Recognition is Free
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Leadership strategy number 8 - Recognition is Free
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Leadership Strategy #7 - See the Full Picture
American football coach, Bill Walsh said “As a leader, part of the job is to be visible and willing to communicate with everyone.”
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American football coach, Bill Walsh said “As a leader, part of the job is to be visible and willing to communicate with everyone.”
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Leadership Strategy #7 - See the Full Picture
American football coach, Bill Walsh said “As a leader, part of the job is to be visible and willing to communicate with everyone.”
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November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Leadership Strategy #7 - See the Full Picture
American football coach, Bill Walsh said “As a leader, part of the job is to be visible and willing to communicate with everyone.”
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American football coach, Bill Walsh said “As a leader, part of the job is to be visible and willing to communicate with everyone.”
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Quality over quantity. Cliché, but still holds very true. #leadership #stevejobs
November 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Quality over quantity. Cliché, but still holds very true. #leadership #stevejobs
11th and final blog of the leadership strategies…
“There are three qualities a leader must exemplify to build trust: competence, connection and character.” John Maxwell, Leadership Expert and Author
Read the blog here…
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“There are three qualities a leader must exemplify to build trust: competence, connection and character.” John Maxwell, Leadership Expert and Author
Read the blog here…
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Leadership Strategy #11 - Build Trust
“There are three qualities a leader must exemplify to build trust: competence, connection and character.” John Maxwell, Leadership Expert and Author
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November 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
11th and final blog of the leadership strategies…
“There are three qualities a leader must exemplify to build trust: competence, connection and character.” John Maxwell, Leadership Expert and Author
Read the blog here…
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“There are three qualities a leader must exemplify to build trust: competence, connection and character.” John Maxwell, Leadership Expert and Author
Read the blog here…
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Leadership strategy #5 - Develop and Grow Others:
American research professor, Rene Brown said, “I define a leader as anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes, and who has the courage to develop that potential.”
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American research professor, Rene Brown said, “I define a leader as anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes, and who has the courage to develop that potential.”
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November 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Leadership strategy #5 - Develop and Grow Others:
American research professor, Rene Brown said, “I define a leader as anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes, and who has the courage to develop that potential.”
Link below in thread…
American research professor, Rene Brown said, “I define a leader as anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes, and who has the courage to develop that potential.”
Link below in thread…
Education is constantly evolving, with new research, curriculum changes, and developing approaches to teaching and learning emerging all the time. If we stop learning, we risk becoming out of touch and ineffective….
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Leadership Strategy #4 - Always be Learning
Following the first 3 blogs on leadership strategies, here number four…
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November 6, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Education is constantly evolving, with new research, curriculum changes, and developing approaches to teaching and learning emerging all the time. If we stop learning, we risk becoming out of touch and ineffective….
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Discipline isn’t just about rules — it’s about standards and expectations. Sir Alex built entire teams on this mindset. Lose discipline, lose everything that matters. #Leadership #SirAlexFerguson #SuccessMindset
November 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Discipline isn’t just about rules — it’s about standards and expectations. Sir Alex built entire teams on this mindset. Lose discipline, lose everything that matters. #Leadership #SirAlexFerguson #SuccessMindset
To build a positive leadership culture, sometimes leadership is as simple as this — own the mistakes, share the success. 💡 Real strength isn’t about taking the spotlight, it’s about shining it on others.
#Leadership #JohnWooden #Teamwork
#Leadership #JohnWooden #Teamwork
November 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
To build a positive leadership culture, sometimes leadership is as simple as this — own the mistakes, share the success. 💡 Real strength isn’t about taking the spotlight, it’s about shining it on others.
#Leadership #JohnWooden #Teamwork
#Leadership #JohnWooden #Teamwork
Latest Leadershio Blog…
Leadership strategy number 10 - Your Staff Define You
“Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.” - Simon Sinek
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Leadership strategy number 10 - Your Staff Define You
“Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.” - Simon Sinek
Click the link in this thread to read the blog…
November 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Latest Leadershio Blog…
Leadership strategy number 10 - Your Staff Define You
“Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.” - Simon Sinek
Click the link in this thread to read the blog…
Leadership strategy number 10 - Your Staff Define You
“Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.” - Simon Sinek
Click the link in this thread to read the blog…
True character is revealed in how we treat those who can’t do anything for us.
Kindness isn’t selective: it’s a reflection of our values.
A reminder from Muhammad Ali that respect should never depend on status. 🥊✨
Kindness isn’t selective: it’s a reflection of our values.
A reminder from Muhammad Ali that respect should never depend on status. 🥊✨
October 31, 2025 at 1:54 PM
True character is revealed in how we treat those who can’t do anything for us.
Kindness isn’t selective: it’s a reflection of our values.
A reminder from Muhammad Ali that respect should never depend on status. 🥊✨
Kindness isn’t selective: it’s a reflection of our values.
A reminder from Muhammad Ali that respect should never depend on status. 🥊✨
New blog post!
As part of the leadership strategies to create a positive culture, here’s no.9… Rewrite the Rulebook
Peter Drucker said, “Most of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to get their work done.” Do you agree?
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As part of the leadership strategies to create a positive culture, here’s no.9… Rewrite the Rulebook
Peter Drucker said, “Most of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to get their work done.” Do you agree?
open.substack.com/pub/benerski...
Leadership Strategy #9 - Rewrite the Rulebook
Peter Drucker said, “Most of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to get their work done.”
open.substack.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
New blog post!
As part of the leadership strategies to create a positive culture, here’s no.9… Rewrite the Rulebook
Peter Drucker said, “Most of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to get their work done.” Do you agree?
open.substack.com/pub/benerski...
As part of the leadership strategies to create a positive culture, here’s no.9… Rewrite the Rulebook
Peter Drucker said, “Most of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to get their work done.” Do you agree?
open.substack.com/pub/benerski...
This is my 8th blog out of 11, sharing leadership strategies that implemented consistently create a positive leadership culture and feeling of belonging. This one is ‘Recognition is Free’
“There is nothing better than hearing ‘well done.’” Alex Ferguson
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“There is nothing better than hearing ‘well done.’” Alex Ferguson
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Leadership Strategy #8 - Recognition is Free
“There is nothing better than hearing ‘well done.’ Those are the two best words ever invented in sport.” Alex Ferguson
open.substack.com
October 25, 2025 at 8:36 AM
This is my 8th blog out of 11, sharing leadership strategies that implemented consistently create a positive leadership culture and feeling of belonging. This one is ‘Recognition is Free’
“There is nothing better than hearing ‘well done.’” Alex Ferguson
open.substack.com/pub/benerski...
“There is nothing better than hearing ‘well done.’” Alex Ferguson
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Leadership Strategy #7 - See the Full Picture
“It takes humility to seek feedback. It takes wisdom to understand it, analyze it and appropriately act on it.” Steven Covey
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“It takes humility to seek feedback. It takes wisdom to understand it, analyze it and appropriately act on it.” Steven Covey
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Leadership Strategy #7 - See the Full Picture
American football coach, Bill Walsh said “As a leader, part of the job is to be visible and willing to communicate with everyone.”
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October 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Leadership Strategy #7 - See the Full Picture
“It takes humility to seek feedback. It takes wisdom to understand it, analyze it and appropriately act on it.” Steven Covey
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“It takes humility to seek feedback. It takes wisdom to understand it, analyze it and appropriately act on it.” Steven Covey
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Leadership Strategy #7 - See the Full Picture
As school leaders, it is easy to make decisions based on assumptions or second-hand information. The truth is, if we don’t really know what’s happening in classrooms, staffrooms and corridors, we risk…
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As school leaders, it is easy to make decisions based on assumptions or second-hand information. The truth is, if we don’t really know what’s happening in classrooms, staffrooms and corridors, we risk…
open.substack.com/pub/benerski...
Leadership Strategy #7 - See the Full Picture
American football coach, Bill Walsh said “As a leader, part of the job is to be visible and willing to communicate with everyone.”
open.substack.com
October 18, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Leadership Strategy #7 - See the Full Picture
As school leaders, it is easy to make decisions based on assumptions or second-hand information. The truth is, if we don’t really know what’s happening in classrooms, staffrooms and corridors, we risk…
open.substack.com/pub/benerski...
As school leaders, it is easy to make decisions based on assumptions or second-hand information. The truth is, if we don’t really know what’s happening in classrooms, staffrooms and corridors, we risk…
open.substack.com/pub/benerski...
Leadership Strategy #6 - Make Life Easier…
“There is surely nothing quite so useless as doing with great efficiency what should not be done at all.” Peter Drucker
“There is surely nothing quite so useless as doing with great efficiency what should not be done at all.” Peter Drucker
Leadership Strategy #6 - Make Life Easier
“Every success story is a tale of constant adaption, revision, and change.” Richard Branson
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October 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Leadership Strategy #6 - Make Life Easier…
“There is surely nothing quite so useless as doing with great efficiency what should not be done at all.” Peter Drucker
“There is surely nothing quite so useless as doing with great efficiency what should not be done at all.” Peter Drucker
Building this culture starts with being authentic and consistent. People need to see the real you. That means admitting mistakes, being approachable and treating everyone with fairness and respect.
Leadership Strategy #1 - True Inclusion
Having read widely about leadership and reflected on my own journey, I’ve brought together 11 key strategies that I believe matter most.
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October 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Building this culture starts with being authentic and consistent. People need to see the real you. That means admitting mistakes, being approachable and treating everyone with fairness and respect.
Following the first 4 leadership strategies; True Inclusion, Clarity of Purpose, Lead by Example and Always be Learning here’s leadership strategy number five…
Leadership Strategy #5 - Develop and Grow Others
Following the first 4 leadership strategies; True Inclusion, Clarity of Purpose, Lead by Example and Always be Learning here’s leadership strategy number five…
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October 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Following the first 4 leadership strategies; True Inclusion, Clarity of Purpose, Lead by Example and Always be Learning here’s leadership strategy number five…
Following the first 3 blogs on leadership strategies, here number four…
Leadership Strategy #4 - Always be Learning
Following the first 3 blogs on leadership strategies, here number four…
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October 4, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Following the first 3 blogs on leadership strategies, here number four…
My first out of 11 blogs on leadership strategies was about True Inclusion: valuing every role in school and building trust. The second, Clarity of Purpose, on vision and clear boundaries. This third blog is about Leading by Example
Hope you enjoy…
Hope you enjoy…
Leadership Strategy #3 - Lead by Example
My first out of 11 blogs representing 11 leadership strategies was all about True Inclusion: valuing every role in school and building trust.
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October 4, 2025 at 5:18 AM
My first out of 11 blogs on leadership strategies was about True Inclusion: valuing every role in school and building trust. The second, Clarity of Purpose, on vision and clear boundaries. This third blog is about Leading by Example
Hope you enjoy…
Hope you enjoy…
As leaders, our role is to keep reminding staff of the bigger picture, while also giving them the structures and frameworks to thrive within it.
Leadership Strategy #2 - Clarity of Purpose
I have been writing about leadership through 11 leadership strategies I’ve pulled together from books I’ve read and leadership experience.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM
As leaders, our role is to keep reminding staff of the bigger picture, while also giving them the structures and frameworks to thrive within it.
Having read widely about leadership and reflected on my own journey, I’ve brought together 11 key strategies that I believe matter most. I’ll be sharing a blog on each one. This is the first: True Inclusion.
Leadership Strategy #1 - True Inclusion
Having read widely about leadership and reflected on my own journey, I’ve brought together 11 key strategies that I believe matter most.
open.substack.com
October 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Having read widely about leadership and reflected on my own journey, I’ve brought together 11 key strategies that I believe matter most. I’ll be sharing a blog on each one. This is the first: True Inclusion.
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The feedback I use for coaching educators isn’t just theory—it’s been field-tested in 14,000 Steplab schools. At this point, I’m convinced: it’s a formula for feedback that actually lands, every time.
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The feedback I use for coaching educators isn’t just theory—it’s been field-tested in 14,000 Steplab schools. At this point, I’m convinced: it’s a formula for feedback that actually lands, every time.
Learn all about it in this training program:
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Learn all about it in this training program:
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