THE SCHOOL
LEADERSHIP LIBRARY
About

Built by people who do this work

The School Leadership Library is an independent venture from Shane Leaning and Education Leaders — practical support from someone who spends their days helping schools lead change well. The Leadership Launchpads content is the work of Dr Chris Baker.

Education Leaders

Education Leaders

Founded by Shane Leaning. Coaching and practical support that helps school leaders — from middle leaders to executive heads — lead change that actually sticks. The School Leadership Library is its subscription home for that work.

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The people behind it

SL Shane Leaning

Shane Leaning

Education Leaders

An independent organisational coach who has supported school leaders in more than 30 countries over the past decade. Co-author of Change Starts Here (Routledge, 2025) and host of a weekly school-leadership podcast. Shane's focus is helping leaders make change that lasts beyond the launch.

CB Dr Chris Baker

Dr Chris Baker

Leadership Launchpads

Leads professional development for a large group of schools in South West England, supporting over 3,000 staff. An ILM7-qualified executive coach, Chris created Leadership Launchpads — 100 leadership ideas told as infographics — of which 50 are licensed for our members.

Leadership Launchpads
The free bonus

Every membership includes 50 Leadership Launchpads, licensed from Dr Chris Baker — visual, practical and ready to spark a conversation. Explore his full collection at leadershiplaunchpads.com.

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