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Luke George
Apr 22, 20242 min read
Should We Have to Be Reminded About Kindness?
While waiting on the line (telephone line) to speak to the audiologist, there were 3 “Messages on hold” that gave you something to think...
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Luke George
Mar 12, 20242 min read
I'm Saying Goodbye
Imagine the feeling as an educator opening your emails to find this as a subject heading? In 2015, these four words were enough to...
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Luke George
Feb 27, 20242 min read
The Benefits of Psychological Safety
When asked about the barriers for moving the School’s Culture forward, the staff, in groups, listed several reasons. I was intrigued by...
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Luke George
Feb 13, 20242 min read
How Will You Micro Celebrate Contribution?
The end of the year is busy with graduations, assemblies, awards and general celebrations of a job well done. Students and parents show...
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Luke George
Feb 5, 20242 min read
Are You Supporting, Shifting or Stealing the Conversation?
The premise of a Courageous Culture is where people feel safe, belonging, valued and heard. It is not a set of value posters created at a...
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Luke George
Jan 30, 20242 min read
Use Language to Change Their Story
It was serendipitous that the name of my practice is "By George". More of a play on words between my last name than the original context....
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Luke George
Dec 4, 20232 min read
Planning for LESS
It seems every educational problem requires more resources. The “Facing the Facts” report led by Dr Carmen Lawrence had 46...
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Luke George
Nov 20, 20232 min read
Not Another Committee
I was recently speaking with a principal on the phone about the work I do in Wellbeing, Leadership and Culture. She is a newly appointed...
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Luke George
Oct 31, 20232 min read
Four Questions to Reflect on 2024
Educators are feeling the pressure of the pending conclusion of the year. All the signs are reminding them – assessing, reporting, 2024...
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Luke George
Oct 16, 20231 min read
Culture Happens in Places with People
I can appreciate the fourth Term workload – reporting season, end of year celebrations, class configuration for 2024 and staffing....
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Luke George
Aug 28, 20232 min read
Curiosity is Really What We Need
“What we need to fix the problem is to make it part of the school curriculum.” This is a common war cry when there are issues needing to...
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Luke George
Aug 21, 20232 min read
Committees, Collaborations and Task Forces
“The Perceptions of Teachers and Teaching in Australia” report from Monash University November 2019 found that 75% of teachers disagreed...
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Luke George
Jun 26, 20232 min read
Three Things Leaders Can Do to Release the Workload Pressure
The audience was amazed by Principal of the Year, Lee Musemici’s courageous response to a question that haunts leaders everyday –...
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Luke George
May 29, 20231 min read
Purpose Everyday
Sunrise select. Sunset reflect. Every day is a new beginning. You make the choice of how you will react to life’s curve balls and home...
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Luke George
May 21, 20232 min read
Call It Out for Good
There is something about a team goal that brings everyone together. When I played water polo, we would all congratulate not only the goal...
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Luke George
Apr 4, 20231 min read
All it takes is a conversation.
It is amazing what can be created from a conversation. Have you had one of those conversations that turn into an event, a project, or a...
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Luke George
Mar 30, 20232 min read
Culture From The Heart
“I want to support people to be happy in their work”. This was Louise O’Donovan’s response to the question, “What difference does it make...
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Luke George
Mar 6, 20232 min read
The Rewards Can Be Huge
I am amazed at the way humans can be in each other’s company, but not interact. I am not talking about the one off standing in line at...
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Luke George
Feb 28, 20232 min read
Support Comes from Within
“Burnout, stress, anxiety, depression, and alcohol and/or drug use were their top five sources of concern for staff.” This is just one of...
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Luke George
Feb 13, 20232 min read
The 1% that Make a Difference
In any sport where the player is not quite performing at the level they want, a good coach goes back to basics. Refine the fundamentals...
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