Munby May 2026

Acknowledging that you don't have all the answers creates a culture of trust and encourages others to step up into leadership roles.

A Victorian poet and civil servant known for his diaries documenting the lives of working-class women. Acknowledging that you don't have all the answers

Former President of the Family Division of the High Court, known for his work on transparency and human dignity in the UK legal system. Acknowledging that you don't have all the answers

A practical follow-up (co-authored with Marie-Claire Bretherton) that provides frameworks for applying these mindsets in schools. Acknowledging that you don't have all the answers

Steve Munby argues against the "hero leader" myth—the idea that leaders must be perfect, all-knowing superheroes who never make mistakes. Instead, he advocates for leaders to be authentic about their limitations.