A book that challenges all school leaders to focus less on the pursuit of relentless goals and targets and to focus more on creating an authentic vision, culture and ethos - providing the ‘base camp’ for authentic improvement.
Douglas Melrose-Rae: Director, Association of Independent Schools, Sydney
Andrew’s approach to leadership is values-led and he instinctively understands that culture is key to transforming schools. If you are in difficulties this is maybe what you need most, and at the heart of this book is both compassion as well as passion.
David Crossley: Author of ‘Sustainable School Transformation’
School leaders like Andrew are labelled ‘maverick’, but in reality they are people who base their leadership on principles and moral purpose and will not be deterred by fads such as Ofsted or government policies. They do what is right for their children.
Sue Williamson: Chief Executive, SSAT
The Art of Standing Out is a timely and powerful book of profound honesty, deep humanity and wisdom.
Professor John West-Burnham: Writer, author and leadership expert
Honest, entertaining and engaging, Morrish has written a book that will make you laugh, cry and think.
Stephen Tierney: Former MAT CEO, author and Chair of Heads Roundtable
I judge leadership on a number of qualities; authenticity, passion, courage, vision and honesty. To my mind Andrew Morrish displays all of these qualities and more in abundance. This beautiful, inspirational book made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up many times. This is a real reflection of a leader I admire greatly serving his communities in life changing ways.
Richard Gerver: Bestselling author and award-winning speaker