110 Al Kingsley Does Not Speak in Code

<p>I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 110, Al Kingsley talks about a quotation that has had meaning in his life. He then describes a barrier that limits how we connect with others. Al then advises us on how we can build relationships.</p> <p><strong>Prologue</strong></p> <p>Al Kingsley is CEO of edtech company, NetSupport. He chairs two Multi-Academy Trusts and a local School Governors’ Leadership Group in the UK. He authored <em>My Secret #EdTech Diary</em>, which describes 30 years of the historical perspective of IT in education and shares a road map to a new way of thinking about technology in education.</p> <p><strong>01:54 Part 1: The Critical Friend</strong></p> <p>Al explains a quotation that has been a guiding principle of his for how he works with others.</p> <p><strong>09:58 Part 2: Flower the Language</strong></p> <p>Too often, professionals speak in code that isn’t…well, normal. In this story, Al explains how we complicate how we interact and communicate with each other.</p> <p><strong>17:26 Part 3: How Are You?</strong></p> <p>Al advises us on building relationships by asking a simple question and observing others while we engage them.</p> <p>_________________________________</p> <p><strong>How You Can Support the Show</strong></p> <p>Unlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. <a href="https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support">https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support</a></p> <p>No transcript available (future enhancement)</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Episode links</strong></p> <p>Al’s <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alkingsley1/">LinkedIn Profile</a>, <a href="https://alkingsley.com/">website</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/AlKingsley_Edu">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AlkingsleyEdu">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/edtechdiary/">Instagram</a