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Weeknote 23/2025: A lesson on trust I'll never forget

What neuroscience and personal experience has taught me about leadership, redundancy, and the minimum standard I now carry with me into every role

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Ian Simpson
Jun 16, 2025
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Good leadership isn’t about handshakes or job titles - it’s about trust.

This post explores the neuroscience behind trust in organisations and how one school's approach to transparency, autonomy, and professional growth continues to shape how I lead and what I expect from those who lead me.

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