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The latest news, tips and ideas to help leaders in primary school, secondary school, and teachers who work with student leaders. A bunch of short sharp segments that get straight to the point!
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Leading in a small school can feel limiting—fewer students, smaller teams, limited resources. But what if that’s actually your advantage?
In this episode, Kira shares four practical strategies to help you lead powerfully in a smaller school by building genuine connections, leading by example, getting creative with what you have, and boosting participation through diverse opportunities. After listening to this episode, you will see how leading a smaller school is not a burden but actually a blessing!
Small school doesn’t mean small impact. Whether you’re dealing with low event turnout or wondering how to create change without a big team, this episode will give you the confidence to lead well right where you are.
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Communication is one of, if not, THE MOST important skill to master in any leadership team. That’s why at Student Leadership News, we’ve recorded a 3 part series on communicating with your school.
Join Kira, Jared and Levi for the final part of this series as they talk about communicating OUT to the student body.
After listening to this episode, you will walk away with practical ways to communicate with the student body effectively and respectfully.
If you missed the first two parts, listen to episode 124 and 125!
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Communication is one of, if not, THE MOST important skill to master in any leadership team. That’s why at Student Leadership News, we’ve recorded a 3 part series on communicating with your school.
Join Kira, Jared and Levi for part two as they talk about communicating ACROSS to your fellow leaders.
Stay tuned for the next part of the series:
Communicating OUT – to the wider student body
After listening to this episode, you will walk away with practical ways to communicate with other peers in your team effectively and respectfully.
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Communication is one of, if not, THE MOST important skill to master in any leadership team. That’s why at Student Leadership News, we’ve recorded a 3 part series on communicating with your school.
Join Kira, Jared and Levi for part one as they talk about communicating UP to the teachers and authorities.
Stay tuned for the next two parts of the series:
Communicating ACROSS – to other peers and team members
Communicating OUT – to the wider student body
After listening to this episode, you will walk away with practical ways to communicate with the authorities effectively and respectfully.
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A new year means new opportunities to lead well! Whether you’re stepping into leadership for the first time or continuing your journey, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you make the most impact possible. Hosts Kira, Jared, and Levi share five essential leadership practices: getting comfortable being uncomfortable, listening and learning from others, leading on behalf of others (not yourself!), learning and growing from mistakes, and focusing on consistency over perfection. Lock in and make this year the best year yet!
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You’ve just stepped into leadership and suddenly you’re faced with a big question: what do I do with everything last year’s leaders built? Do I keep it all? Change it? Start fresh? It’s a lot of pressure, especially when you want to make your own impact but don’t want to mess up what already works.
Join Jared and Kira as they break down a simple framework for deciding what to keep, what to honour, and what to change. We’ll show you how to evaluate what’s actually worth continuing and spot the difference between a meaningful tradition and something that’s just draining energy.
By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to build on last year’s legacy while still making it your own and keeping what already works.
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It’s that time of year! With Christmas just around the corner, end of the school year and some students moving on to the next chapter in their lives, there is a lot to celebrate! That got us thinking, what if student leaders didn’t just wait until the end of year to celebrate, but instead found ways to create a culture or celebration at their school every day?
Join Andy, Nadè and Kira as they discuss big and small ways to celebrate at your school all year around to create a culture of celebration all year round.
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How much impact you make starts with you and your team. People can only reach their potential in a supportive and encouraging environment so it’s important to ensure that this is the culture you set within your leadership team if you want to see success. Plus, no one wants to be a part of a team that is negative and unsupportive, it’s much more fun when all the leaders get along!
In this episode, Kira, Nadè and Jada give you 6 simple and practical ways to create a positive culture in your leadership team. Share this episode with your team!
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You don’t need a leadership title, a loud voice, or endless confidence to make an impact in your leadership. In this episode, we share five practical and simple ways to use your voice as a leader — even if you’re quiet, unsure, or still finding your footing. Because leadership isn’t about volume — it’s about influence, purpose, and the courage to speak up in your own way.
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Getting feedback can feel awkward — even when it’s meant to help. It’s easy to take it personally, but in leadership, feedback is actually really important if you want to grow and improve.
In this episode, we unpack practical tips of how to receive and respond to feedback without making it mean something about you personally. You’ll learn how to turn feedback into fuel for growth instead of a reason to feel defensive.
If you’ve ever struggled with criticism or found it hard not to take things to heart, this episode will help you build confidence, self-awareness, and a mindset that turns feedback into your superpower.
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Do you wish you could be more confident? Well, the good news is, everyone can build more confidence! In this episode, we unpack our top strategy for building confidence, which is; Do it scared.
Most people wait for confidence before they do something, or wait for the “right time.” But the truth is, that day never comes. Confidence grows in the doing, not the waiting.
We explore how fear and confidence actually work together, and why the most effective leaders take action before they feel ready. You’ll hear simple, practical ways to help you “do it scared” (because we know it’s easier said than done), to help you feel as prepared as possible.
Whether you’re a student leader or simply wanting to grow more confidence in your life, this episode will encourage you to stop waiting for confidence and start building it.
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In this episode, we talk about a hugely underrated leadership concept; Leading with gratitude. Gratitude is a mindset that all great leaders have and the best part is, it’s simple to implement and can make a huge positive impact on your life and on those around you.
We explore how gratitude isn’t just saying “thank you” —it’s a mindset you can cultivate every day. We unpack the ways practicing gratitude can improve your own life, strengthen your relationships, and positively impact those around you.
You’ll hear practical tips for building a gratitude habit, plus we dive into Leadership expert, author and keynote speaker, Dr. Rick Goodman’s article on gratitude and leadership, discussing the proven ways thankfulness can shape leaders and inspire teams.
Whether you’re a student leader or simply looking to grow, this episode will help you see gratitude as a powerful leadership tool.
Read the full article and watch the video here: The Unexpected Benefits of Gratitude in Leadership
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Being the first to invent something, create change, pioneering a new project is a scary and unfamiliar process. In this hilarious episode, Andy, Nade, and Jared take on the challenge of inventing new classroom items, and discuss three key challenges of starting a new project in school leadership with practical tips to help you. Taking you all the way back to 1783, Jared shares the story of the first people to ever invent and test the Hot Air Balloon. We unpack the important traits and mindsets of these inventors of the past. This podcast will empower you as a student leader to pioneer new ideas in your school!
Being the best leader you can be isn’t just about the practical things you’re doing, it’s also about your ATTITUDE. Leading isn’t always easy — but the right attitude can make the difference between an average leader and a great leader. In this episode, Kira, Nade and Levi unpack three key attitudes every great leader needs: a Can-Do Attitude, a We, Not Me Attitude, and a Bounce-Back Attitude. Through real-life leadership scenarios and practical tips, you’ll learn how to show up well, work as a team, and turn setbacks into comebacks.
Fake encouragement threatens friendships, leadership impact, and team cohesion. You may not even realise you’re doing it, but by giving out the same old generic compliments, your team is way less motivated and less happy than it could be! In this practical podcast, Nade, Jared, & Levi discuss three fundamental strategies that make your encouragement truly meaningful. Not to mention, the team take on the ‘Weird Compliment Challenge’ discussing the most oddly specific things that each other do without knowing it! Don’t miss these important strategies that could transform your team wellbeing and morale!
The ability to listen can make or break you as a leader. With distractions all around us today, what does it mean to actively listen? Who does your listening ability impact? Kira, Levi, & Jared take on this awesome topic in another fun and practical episode of Student Leadership News. The podcast kicks off pitting Jared and Levi against each other to see who knows Kira the best! Next, the crew talk through 3 key groups of people that listening impacts, finishing off with a practical acronym to remind you how to improve your listening skills. Make sure you listen in!
Do you know the way you naturally lead? Could it be harming or improving your leadership impact? Nade, Jared, & Kira unpack some research informed leadership styles and show you when to use them and when to change up your approach! This podcast is jam-packed with examples that practically apply to in-school student leadership. You’ll walk away from this podcast with a much deeper understanding of leadership and your natural leadership style!
DISCLAIMER: Although the information within this podcast is derived from research, we do not claim to be qualified researchers in leadership psychology. Leadership is a diverse and broad field of study. This information is not absolute, but we hope this will inspire you as a school leader to understand yourself and leadership better!
Jared and Kira are back with Episode 110 of SLN, diving deep into the power of goal setting for student leaders! This episode kicks off with a fun Matrix-inspired game, and explores how the romcom “The Life List” sparked this important discussion about goal setting. Packed with practical advice, we share three game-changing tips, including having a big vision, mastering SMART goals, and the art of chunking your goals. Whether you’re leading in primary or high school, this episode delivers actionable strategies to help you turn your leadership vision into reality.
Find an extension worksheet to fill out for yourself or with your leadership team with practical steps to apply the tips discussed in this podcast on our website!
Timestamps:
0:55 – The Matrix Challenge
5:54 – Inspired by the Movies
7:22 – The Life List
7:58 – Practical Tip #1: Having a Big Vision
10:48 – Practical Tip #2: SMART Goals
11:13 – The Lumberjack Riddle
12:28 – The Answer
13:22 – Kira’s Spaghetti Analogy
14:08 – Application to Student Leadership
15:00 – How to set SMART Goals
17:02 – Practical Tip #3: Chunking
19:21 – Summary
What does it mean to be an inclusive leader in school? In this episode, Nade, Levi, and Andy, creatively discuss this choosing their favourite Disney Pixar Cars characters in a fun ‘Would You Rather’. The team break inclusive leadership down into 3 practical and straight-to-the-point tips to help you lead your school better. Students and teachers, don’t miss this great episode to help you lead your school in a more inclusive and impactful way!
This lighthearted and introspective podcast tackles the issue that so many student leaders have: balancing all of your school commitments as a leader. Jared, Nade, and Andy, start off the podcast with a hilarious game called ‘Split or Steal’, with the team’s favourite snacks up for grabs. Next up, the team hold an insightful discussion about the importance of selfless leadership, and how to effectively set goals. Don’t miss the great personal stories shared by the team about their leadership journey.
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