Leaders of Today: From Teens to Titans

Resilience, Reflection, and Leadership: Insights from Educator Craig Gemmell

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In this insightful episode of Student Voice Future Leaders, Lorraine Connell speaks with Craig Gemmell, a seasoned educator and leader, about his journey through education, personal growth, and leadership. Craig shares his transformative experiences, from navigating high school challenges to founding a school in Madrid, all while learning the importance of resilience and reflection. He discusses:

  • The Role of Resilience in Growth: Craig reflects on the importance of embracing discomfort and mistakes to foster personal and professional development.
  • The Impact of Mentorship: Craig’s high school coach played a pivotal role in helping him recognize his potential, and he now pays it forward by guiding others.
  • Overcoming Perfectionism: Craig and Lorraine discuss how striving for perfection can hinder growth and the importance of learning from failure.
  • Building a Supportive Community: The conversation explores the value of honesty and openness in leadership, and how creating a culture of mutual support fosters stronger communities.
  • Masculinity and Asking for Help: Craig addresses societal pressures on masculinity and the difficulty teens, especially boys, face in seeking help.
  • Starting a School from Scratch: Craig shares the challenges and successes of building a thriving school in Madrid and the importance of culture in student and staff retention.

    • Tune in to hear Craig’s inspiring journey and his thoughts on building resilience, learning from mistakes, and leading with empathy.

    🎧 Listen now and explore Craig’s remarkable story of leadership and growth!

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    Leaders of Today: From Teens to TitansBy Lorraine Connell, www.peers-not-fears.com
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