Leadership Lessons from Tragedy
Nothing can prepare you for the moment your community is shaken by tragedy.
Sometimes, simply showing up, again and again, is the most powerful act of all
I’ve seen how the strength of a school community lies in its people and the way they come together when everything else feels uncertain.
Leadership, in those moments, isn’t about having all the answers, but about bringing people together, creating space to listen, and holding steady when others need it most.
A terrorist attack in Southport last July affected pupils from Churchtown Primary, changing everything in an instant.
Author's summary: Leadership is about showing up and supporting others in times of tragedy.