Praise for The Sustainability Myth by Lee Crockett

‘The Sustainability Myth is a timely and compelling challenge to the erosion of principal agency in education. Lee Crockett reminds us that leadership is not about becoming more efficient at managing the unreasonable, but reclaiming the professional judgement to determine what truly matters. For those committed to innovative, future-focused schools, this book is an important call to move beyond compliance and create the conditions for meaningful, sustainable change.’

Jackie Vaughan, Principal, Evelyn Scott School

‘Bringing evidence, compassion and professional judgement together, Lee Crockett challenges leaders to evaluate their impact on learning, recognise the human cost of decisions, and release what no longer serves. A wise, practical invitation to lead with clarity, shared responsibility and care while maximising impact on student learning.’

John Hattie, Melbourne Laureate Professor Emeritus, Chief Academic Advisor – Corwin

‘As a principal, I recognise the pressures Lee describes. The Sustainability Myth challenges us to look carefully at what we ask schools to carry and gives leaders practical ways to make better decisions. A timely reminder that professional judgement, trust and a clear focus on students belong at the heart of school leadership.’

Trevor Robinson, Principal, Lalor Primary School

‘Lee Crockett names, with rare clarity, the pressures woven into school leaders’ everyday work. The Sustainability Myth makes the hidden cost of every “yes” visible, giving us a shared language for better conversations about what we take on, what we adapt, and what we let go. Essential reading for any leadership team.’

Tanya Surawski, Head of Primary, Riffa Views International School, Bahrain