Notes from the road
Youth leadership, Gen Z at work, co-design, AI in schools. Written between flights, with the numbers to back it up.
Latest, Youth leadership
Why 'leaders of tomorrow' is the most damaging phrase in education
Calling students the leaders of tomorrow tells them to wait. 30% of Australians are under 25 and they are already leading.
20 October 2026, 5 min read
Education
Leadership literacy: why leadership should be taught like reading
Schools mandate maths and English from day one and leave leadership until the end, or out completely.
13 October 2026, 5 min read
Co-design
Co-design with young people: a practical guide for schools and councils
Most youth consultation is tokenistic even when it is well-intentioned.
6 October 2026, 6 min read
AI in education
Why banning AI in schools fails students (and what to do instead)
Schools that ban AI are not protecting students. They are sending them into a workforce that has already changed.
29 September 2026, 5 min read
Gen Z at work
How to manage Gen Z employees, from a Gen Z CEO
Most advice on managing Gen Z is written by people who have never been one.
22 September 2026, 5 min read
Education
What principals actually want from a school speaker (and what they hate)
After speaking to students and staff across 1,500+ schools, here is what principals want from a school speaker: relevance, respect for the approval chain,.
15 September 2026, 6 min read
Gen Z at work
What Gen Z values in the workplace, backed by research
Purpose, flexibility, growth, real inclusion, tech that works and a voice that matters.
1 June 2025, 5 min read
Leadership
7 reasons hiring young people changed the way I lead
Energy, digital fluency, adaptability, fresh eyes, a different kind of loyalty, doing a lot with a little and real authenticity.
16 May 2025, 4 min read
Gen Z at work
5 steps to motivate Gen Z staff
Purpose, growth, flexibility, feedback and recognition. Five practical changes that keep Gen Z employees motivated and committed, from a leader who is Gen Z.
8 October 2024, 4 min read
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