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.

Jared, Nade, and Levi host this episode of SLN practically discussing how to develop courage in school leadership. This pod includes the incredible story of three year 6 girls, and their school-based podcast, the ‘Top 5 Most Embarrassing Moments’ game, and insightful discussions about courage in student leadership. This podcast is jam-packed with practical and easy-to-listen to advice to help all student leaders.

Timestamps:

01:18 – The Story of an Incredible Student-Led Podcast

04:18 – Top 5 Embarrassing Moments

12:39 – An Important Observation

13:59 – Discussion

19:54 – Three Practical Takeaways to Grow in Courage

With the coming of 2025, many student leaders are experiencing change. Changing schools, graduating into university, moving into high school, or changing subjects and routine. With this comes a concoction of unfamiliar social environments, and a fresh set of challenges. Student leadership can feel a whole lot more difficult during times of change. From personal experience moving cities, schools, and grades from when they were student leaders, Jared and Levi share practical tools on how to confidently integrate into a new environment and welcome those coming in.

In this episode of Student Leadership News, Nade, Andy, and Jared discuss the importance of personal moments of kindness and consideration in daily life for leaders! Kicking it off with a unique and funny game of “Guess the Animal Noises”, Andy and Nade battle it off to notice the small details in each sound. You don’t want to miss the discussions and stories that follow talking all about this powerful topic! Tune in to another great episode of Student Leadership News!