Rachel Johnson
@rachelpixl.bsky.social
Author (Time to Think 1 and 2), podcaster (PiXL Pearls and PiXL Leadership Bookclub), obsessive reader, governor of a Primary school and CEO of PiXL.
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"Having optimistic realism helps us be clearer, more focused & more equipped, so that we can get ahead of the brutal facts before they get ahead of us." I love this, @rachelpixl.bsky.social. In @schoolsweek.bsky.social : schoolsweek.co.uk/five-ways-to...
Solutions: Five ways to foster enthusiasm as autumn sets in
When excitement about the new academic year starts to wane, effective leaders turn to optimistic realism
schoolsweek.co.uk
October 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
"Having optimistic realism helps us be clearer, more focused & more equipped, so that we can get ahead of the brutal facts before they get ahead of us." I love this, @rachelpixl.bsky.social. In @schoolsweek.bsky.social : schoolsweek.co.uk/five-ways-to...
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The most read article of the week was ‘What do others do… Meaningful Meetings’ by @rachelpixl.bsky.social 📚
11% of school leaders read the blog, and 8% of classroom teachers read it this week!
11% of school leaders read the blog, and 8% of classroom teachers read it this week!
October 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The most read article of the week was ‘What do others do… Meaningful Meetings’ by @rachelpixl.bsky.social 📚
11% of school leaders read the blog, and 8% of classroom teachers read it this week!
11% of school leaders read the blog, and 8% of classroom teachers read it this week!
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What a fantastic review of @jazampawfarr.bsky.social’s new book from @rachelpixl.bsky.social – thank you 💙
If you haven’t ordered your copy of #BecauseofYouThisisMe yet, then this is your sign! Available from our website at: buff.ly/udqQd5i
@itlworldwide.bsky.social #Edusky #Booksky
If you haven’t ordered your copy of #BecauseofYouThisisMe yet, then this is your sign! Available from our website at: buff.ly/udqQd5i
@itlworldwide.bsky.social #Edusky #Booksky
July 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
What a fantastic review of @jazampawfarr.bsky.social’s new book from @rachelpixl.bsky.social – thank you 💙
If you haven’t ordered your copy of #BecauseofYouThisisMe yet, then this is your sign! Available from our website at: buff.ly/udqQd5i
@itlworldwide.bsky.social #Edusky #Booksky
If you haven’t ordered your copy of #BecauseofYouThisisMe yet, then this is your sign! Available from our website at: buff.ly/udqQd5i
@itlworldwide.bsky.social #Edusky #Booksky
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What a fantastic review of @jazampawfarr.bsky.social’s new book from @rachelpixl.bsky.social – thank you 💙
If you haven’t ordered your copy of #BecauseofYouThisisMe yet, then this is your sign! Available from our website at: buff.ly/udqQd5i
@itlworldwide.bsky.social #Edusky #Booksky
If you haven’t ordered your copy of #BecauseofYouThisisMe yet, then this is your sign! Available from our website at: buff.ly/udqQd5i
@itlworldwide.bsky.social #Edusky #Booksky
July 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
What a fantastic review of @jazampawfarr.bsky.social’s new book from @rachelpixl.bsky.social – thank you 💙
If you haven’t ordered your copy of #BecauseofYouThisisMe yet, then this is your sign! Available from our website at: buff.ly/udqQd5i
@itlworldwide.bsky.social #Edusky #Booksky
If you haven’t ordered your copy of #BecauseofYouThisisMe yet, then this is your sign! Available from our website at: buff.ly/udqQd5i
@itlworldwide.bsky.social #Edusky #Booksky
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Academic ideas from Eleanor and Hoyte et al. (2019)
Practical application in schools from @lekhasharma.bsky.social rma.bsky.social, Sam Crome and @rachelpixl.bsky.social ixl.bsky.social
Practical application in schools from @lekhasharma.bsky.social rma.bsky.social, Sam Crome and @rachelpixl.bsky.social ixl.bsky.social
IXL (@ixl.bsky.social)
Random IT guy
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July 23, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Academic ideas from Eleanor and Hoyte et al. (2019)
Practical application in schools from @lekhasharma.bsky.social rma.bsky.social, Sam Crome and @rachelpixl.bsky.social ixl.bsky.social
Practical application in schools from @lekhasharma.bsky.social rma.bsky.social, Sam Crome and @rachelpixl.bsky.social ixl.bsky.social
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Posting the last snippets from @rachelpixl.bsky.social's new book, 'Box Clever' today. If you've read them, I hope you found them interesting and useful, and it perhaps encouraged you to take a look at the book. Best wishes with it, Rachel.
www.hachette.co.uk/titles/rache...
www.hachette.co.uk/titles/rache...
Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead
Box Clever is a practical resource that will help you work out where you are now, where you want to be and crucially, how to get there. Rachel Johnson uses t...
www.hachette.co.uk
July 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Posting the last snippets from @rachelpixl.bsky.social's new book, 'Box Clever' today. If you've read them, I hope you found them interesting and useful, and it perhaps encouraged you to take a look at the book. Best wishes with it, Rachel.
www.hachette.co.uk/titles/rache...
www.hachette.co.uk/titles/rache...
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In 'Box Clever', @rachelpixl.bsky.social's choice of 11 quadrants are "tools that can identify where you may be now, where you want to go next, & how you are going to make that move." www.amazon.co.uk/Box-Clever-Q... @johncattedu.bsky.social
Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead : Johnson, Rachel: Amazon.co.uk: Books
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July 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
In 'Box Clever', @rachelpixl.bsky.social's choice of 11 quadrants are "tools that can identify where you may be now, where you want to go next, & how you are going to make that move." www.amazon.co.uk/Box-Clever-Q... @johncattedu.bsky.social
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"Remember it isn't just you; the struggles, dilemmas or tensions you face are the same challenges many of us experience. Sometimes just knowing that can help make us feel a little safer and a whole lot braver." @rachelpixl.bsky.social in www.hachette.co.uk/titles/rache... @johncattedu.bsky.social
Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead
Box Clever is a practical resource that will help you work out where you are now, where you want to be and crucially, how to get there. Rachel Johnson uses t...
www.hachette.co.uk
July 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
"Remember it isn't just you; the struggles, dilemmas or tensions you face are the same challenges many of us experience. Sometimes just knowing that can help make us feel a little safer and a whole lot braver." @rachelpixl.bsky.social in www.hachette.co.uk/titles/rache... @johncattedu.bsky.social
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It's a good point! As I say in the blog, exit interviews are important, but we should be asking those kinds of questions throughout someone's time in the workplace. I suggest the leaders I work with ask, 'What do you need from me if you're to be your professional best?' occasionally.
July 13, 2025 at 6:44 AM
It's a good point! As I say in the blog, exit interviews are important, but we should be asking those kinds of questions throughout someone's time in the workplace. I suggest the leaders I work with ask, 'What do you need from me if you're to be your professional best?' occasionally.
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"The Eisenhower Matrix is often used for tasks & to work out what is urgent & what is important. However, it can also be used for our own change or change within our teams. Try using it to plot out your leadership focus, or who you want to be, not just what you have to do." @rachelpixl.bsky.social
July 13, 2025 at 7:02 AM
"The Eisenhower Matrix is often used for tasks & to work out what is urgent & what is important. However, it can also be used for our own change or change within our teams. Try using it to plot out your leadership focus, or who you want to be, not just what you have to do." @rachelpixl.bsky.social
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"In their book 'Both/And Thinking', Wendy K Smith and Marianne K Lewis explore some of the challenges around tensions, dilemmas & paradoxes." @rachelpixl.bsky.social in www.hachette.co.uk/titles/rache... @johncattedu.bsky.social
Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead
Box Clever is a practical resource that will help you work out where you are now, where you want to be and crucially, how to get there. Rachel Johnson uses t...
www.hachette.co.uk
July 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
"In their book 'Both/And Thinking', Wendy K Smith and Marianne K Lewis explore some of the challenges around tensions, dilemmas & paradoxes." @rachelpixl.bsky.social in www.hachette.co.uk/titles/rache... @johncattedu.bsky.social
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...Absolutely agree, @rachelpixl.bsky.social. If Covid taught us nothing else, it surely taught us this. 2/2
July 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
...Absolutely agree, @rachelpixl.bsky.social. If Covid taught us nothing else, it surely taught us this. 2/2
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Leaders facing challenges: "Don't commit yourself to a fixed trajectory at the start. If the facts change, so will you. Unexpected events happen, so make sure to be flexible & agile so you can adapt as you need to." @rachelpixl.bsky.social in www.hachette.co.uk/titles/rache... 1/2
Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead
Box Clever is a practical resource that will help you work out where you are now, where you want to be and crucially, how to get there. Rachel Johnson uses t...
www.hachette.co.uk
July 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Leaders facing challenges: "Don't commit yourself to a fixed trajectory at the start. If the facts change, so will you. Unexpected events happen, so make sure to be flexible & agile so you can adapt as you need to." @rachelpixl.bsky.social in www.hachette.co.uk/titles/rache... 1/2
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"Working out what you need to do & what you need to stop (& why) is always a challenge of leadership. Part of coming to any decision is checking our own motivation, emotions & perspective to ensure we are balanced & wise throughout this process." @rachelpixl.bsky.social
Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead
Box Clever is a practical resource that will help you work out where you are now, where you want to be and crucially, how to get there. Rachel Johnson uses t...
www.hachette.co.uk
July 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
"Working out what you need to do & what you need to stop (& why) is always a challenge of leadership. Part of coming to any decision is checking our own motivation, emotions & perspective to ensure we are balanced & wise throughout this process." @rachelpixl.bsky.social
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"Optimistic realists want to see results & change but also continue to believe that we have more agency than we think, & that we can be agile & responsive. Sometimes we must be patient & know that whatever obstacles we face, we will find a way round." @rachelpixl.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
"Optimistic realists want to see results & change but also continue to believe that we have more agency than we think, & that we can be agile & responsive. Sometimes we must be patient & know that whatever obstacles we face, we will find a way round." @rachelpixl.bsky.social
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Important questions to ask ourselves as we ensure we are striking a manageable & sustainable balance in our lives:
“Are you overworking & underliving? What is the impact of this on you, your workplace & your loved ones?" @rachelpixl.bsky.social 1/2
“Are you overworking & underliving? What is the impact of this on you, your workplace & your loved ones?" @rachelpixl.bsky.social 1/2
July 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Important questions to ask ourselves as we ensure we are striking a manageable & sustainable balance in our lives:
“Are you overworking & underliving? What is the impact of this on you, your workplace & your loved ones?" @rachelpixl.bsky.social 1/2
“Are you overworking & underliving? What is the impact of this on you, your workplace & your loved ones?" @rachelpixl.bsky.social 1/2
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"What do you find energising? Is there enough of that in your life now? If the answer is ‘no’ at work, what could you do outside work to enable this to happen?” Important questions to ask as we ensure we are striking a manageable & sustainable balance in our lives @rachelpixl.bsky.social 2/2
July 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
"What do you find energising? Is there enough of that in your life now? If the answer is ‘no’ at work, what could you do outside work to enable this to happen?” Important questions to ask as we ensure we are striking a manageable & sustainable balance in our lives @rachelpixl.bsky.social 2/2
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"This book is a collection of quadrants that may help you see more clearly, so that you can lead more clearly...Thinking happens when we engage with the quadrants, when we have debates in our own heads & when we explore something we may find challenging." @rachelpixl.bsky.social
Box Clever: Quadrants to change the way we live and lead
Box Clever is a practical resource that will help you work out where you are now, where you want to be and crucially, how to get there. Rachel Johnson uses t...
www.hachette.co.uk
July 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
"This book is a collection of quadrants that may help you see more clearly, so that you can lead more clearly...Thinking happens when we engage with the quadrants, when we have debates in our own heads & when we explore something we may find challenging." @rachelpixl.bsky.social
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Useful questions to ask
When was the last time you admitted to making a mistake?
When did you last apologise & really mean it?
When did you last ask for feedback on what you were doing & how you were doing it?
When was the last time someone challenged you & you took it well?
@rachelpixl.bsky.social
When was the last time you admitted to making a mistake?
When did you last apologise & really mean it?
When did you last ask for feedback on what you were doing & how you were doing it?
When was the last time someone challenged you & you took it well?
@rachelpixl.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Useful questions to ask
When was the last time you admitted to making a mistake?
When did you last apologise & really mean it?
When did you last ask for feedback on what you were doing & how you were doing it?
When was the last time someone challenged you & you took it well?
@rachelpixl.bsky.social
When was the last time you admitted to making a mistake?
When did you last apologise & really mean it?
When did you last ask for feedback on what you were doing & how you were doing it?
When was the last time someone challenged you & you took it well?
@rachelpixl.bsky.social
Thank you! Can I also shout back about my friend Jaz… you need to buy her book, it’s an absolutely awe inspiring read, gripping, heart wrenching but real, human and full of heart and hope! It’s out soon and pre-order can happen now! I’m sure it’s going to sell out so buy one whilst you can!
📚 SHOUT OUT to my friend and phenomenal human female @rachelpixl.bsky.social on the launch of her game-changing book, Box Clever!
If you want to level up in life and work, this one’s for you. Insightful, practical, and packed with wisdom straight from the heart of the PiXL family.
zurl.co/9hp3I
If you want to level up in life and work, this one’s for you. Insightful, practical, and packed with wisdom straight from the heart of the PiXL family.
zurl.co/9hp3I
June 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Thank you! Can I also shout back about my friend Jaz… you need to buy her book, it’s an absolutely awe inspiring read, gripping, heart wrenching but real, human and full of heart and hope! It’s out soon and pre-order can happen now! I’m sure it’s going to sell out so buy one whilst you can!
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🚨 The Teaching & Learning Summit 2026, with our partners Eton College 🚨
We have John Hattie, @mrenglishteach.bsky.social @mrspearce.bsky.social @rachelpixl.bsky.social, Jonnie Noakes, @alexjquigley.bsky.social, Iro Konstantinou, @drcastelino.bsky.social
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-teachi...
We have John Hattie, @mrenglishteach.bsky.social @mrspearce.bsky.social @rachelpixl.bsky.social, Jonnie Noakes, @alexjquigley.bsky.social, Iro Konstantinou, @drcastelino.bsky.social
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-teachi...
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June 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🚨 The Teaching & Learning Summit 2026, with our partners Eton College 🚨
We have John Hattie, @mrenglishteach.bsky.social @mrspearce.bsky.social @rachelpixl.bsky.social, Jonnie Noakes, @alexjquigley.bsky.social, Iro Konstantinou, @drcastelino.bsky.social
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-teachi...
We have John Hattie, @mrenglishteach.bsky.social @mrspearce.bsky.social @rachelpixl.bsky.social, Jonnie Noakes, @alexjquigley.bsky.social, Iro Konstantinou, @drcastelino.bsky.social
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-teachi...
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Welcome new fellows! @efernie.bsky.social @kayfuller.bsky.social @profjohngardner.bsky.social @jgreenauthor.bsky.social @rachelpixl.bsky.social @loujs.bsky.social @unibirmingham.bsky.social @bathspauni.bsky.social @angliaruskin.bsky.social @uniofstandrews.bsky.social @universityofessex.bsky.social
🌟🥳 Meet our new Fellows, nominated by their peers, they represent excellence in the teaching & learning of English, & have an active role in the EA’s mission. Stay tuned over this week, to find out the distinguished scholars & teachers awarded Fellowships this year! Here are some of them ⬇️🌟🥳
June 26, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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📚 SHOUT OUT to my friend and phenomenal human female @rachelpixl.bsky.social on the launch of her game-changing book, Box Clever!
If you want to level up in life and work, this one’s for you. Insightful, practical, and packed with wisdom straight from the heart of the PiXL family.
zurl.co/9hp3I
If you want to level up in life and work, this one’s for you. Insightful, practical, and packed with wisdom straight from the heart of the PiXL family.
zurl.co/9hp3I
June 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
📚 SHOUT OUT to my friend and phenomenal human female @rachelpixl.bsky.social on the launch of her game-changing book, Box Clever!
If you want to level up in life and work, this one’s for you. Insightful, practical, and packed with wisdom straight from the heart of the PiXL family.
zurl.co/9hp3I
If you want to level up in life and work, this one’s for you. Insightful, practical, and packed with wisdom straight from the heart of the PiXL family.
zurl.co/9hp3I
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Coming up this evening on TTR, @rachelpixl.bsky.social
shares insights from her brand new book 'Box Clever'. This is the one for anyone who is looking to change the way they live or lead. Join the conversation LIVE across our network and on Youtube at 7.30pm:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktu7...
shares insights from her brand new book 'Box Clever'. This is the one for anyone who is looking to change the way they live or lead. Join the conversation LIVE across our network and on Youtube at 7.30pm:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktu7...
May 13, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Coming up this evening on TTR, @rachelpixl.bsky.social
shares insights from her brand new book 'Box Clever'. This is the one for anyone who is looking to change the way they live or lead. Join the conversation LIVE across our network and on Youtube at 7.30pm:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktu7...
shares insights from her brand new book 'Box Clever'. This is the one for anyone who is looking to change the way they live or lead. Join the conversation LIVE across our network and on Youtube at 7.30pm:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktu7...