Liz Benson: Why Middle School Leadership Matters! | Shruti Verma | Ep22 | Season2 | SELINTalks

OK, let’s get this straight-WHY is #middleschoolleadership crucial but often overlooked?
Despite their pivotal role in driving school change, WHY are these #leaders frequently hired for their curriculum expertise alone?
In our latest #SELINTalks #podcast, we had an electrifying discussion with Liz Benson, a #MiddleLeader Champion, Coach, and Consultant at #PivotalLeadership in Kuala Lumpur, surrounding this.
WHAT we made out?? Well, Its exactly conversations like these that have the power to reshape school leadership and drive meaningful change afterall!
We further explored these ‘WHAT’S’ with her:
• What are the top challenges for middle leaders today?
• What strategies can best support middle leaders?
• What impact do middle leaders have on classroom practices?
Liz also shared her insights into the ‘WHY’S’:
• Why focus on middle leaders now?
• Why is middle leadership often neglected in training?
• Why are middle leaders so isolated, and how can it be fixed?
The best part? We walked away with answers and a wealth of insights!
So, WHAT’S your WHY?
Tune in to our full episode-YOUR answers might just be waiting for you there.
Know More about our Guest:
Liz Benson’s career has been dedicated to building #teacher and school middle leader capability. Currently Liz is the Head of Secondary at Sri Inai International School in Kuala Lumpur and Director of Pivotal Leadership. She is also the #founder the Australian Council for Educational Leaders Pivotal People Middle Leaders’ network.
Liz, along with Patrick Duignan and Barbara Watterston published an edited book written for and by school middle leaders: Middle Leadership in Schools: Ideas and Strategies for Navigating the Muddy Waters Leading from the Middle.
🔗 Liz Benson's LinkedIn: / lizbenson-leadership-c...
Know more about us:
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⛓️ Connect with our Host Shruti Verma on LinkedIn: / shruti-verma-isaac
And hey, if you're an enthusiastic educator with a story that could reshape our view of education or if you're eager to make a difference, connect with us.
It’s time your story took the SPOTLIGHT!

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