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Written by Patrick Cozier, Calm Leadership offers an inspiring and hopeful insight into his calm approach to school leadership, which he has crafted, developed and honed over his twenty-four years as a school leader. Patrick reflects on the reality of school leadership, providing a candid and personal account of his journey. Patrick first became a principal in 2006, one of the few black school leaders in the UK at the time. Over the next two decades, he learned to lead through the highs and lows of the role, from navigating imposter syndrome and everyday pressures to experiencing moments of joy and hard-won progress--and to do so calmly. At the heart of this book is Patrick's ""CALM"" leadership model, which entails: Confronting uncalm feelings Adapting to the feeling of leadership Leading people with humanity and understanding Maturing into the leader you are meant to be This model offers a framework for managing stress and maintaining a positive outlook so that readers can sustain leadership roles in the long term. This book addresses a part of leadership that's often overlooked: what it actually feels like to lead. The central message of this book is that leadership doesn't have to be a burnout job--it can be a source of joy, fulfilment and lasting impact.

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Patrick Cozier is an experienced secondary school head teacher. He leads Highgate Wood School in Haringey. In addition to his day job, he is a member of the Headteacher's Roundtable, who consult and advise senior officials on national education policy. He serves as a trustee of the national charity Show Racism the Red Card (on which he is co-vice chair). More locally, he takes a leading role in the work of the Haringey Racial Equity Group (part of the Haringey Education Partnership) on its focus to reduce racial inequality and improve the outcomes and experiences for children of colour. As a member of the black community, he is passionate about seeking equality, justice and fair outcomes for people of colour.

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