Sir Michael Barber, author of How to Run a Government and founder of Delivery Associates
As the world changed around us, Steve's integrity was always a fixed point, to be relied on completely - and in Imperfect Leadership he provides deep insights into two decades of education reform and improvement in England. The book is a guide to personal leadership in education and how it can make a difference, and Steve brings to its pages - as he brings to everything - wisdom, self-knowledge and wit.
Anyone interested in learning what it takes to bring about a school system that delivers both equity and high standards will benefit from reading Imperfect Leadership.