Resources
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Becoming a leader
In this podcast, Des Dearlove and Stuart Crainer from Thinkers50 discuss what it means to transition into a leadership position and why this journey is fraught with pitfalls (from the managing relationships and networks, to the realisation that leadership is not necessarily power).
- Development
Audio/Video 15 Apr 2016 -
Leaders work on weaknesses
Education systems and upbringing tend to encourage us to identify what we excel at and then to work on that. We become more specialised, more focused. Along the way, it is easy to forget about, or totally overlook, our weaknesses. It is, perhaps, human nature to accentuate the positive after all.
Article 4 Apr 2016
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The recipe for collaboration
Leadership is inextricably caught up with individualism, but the reality is that leaders need teams. Leadership is team work. Ibarra identifies several areas that leaders need to focus on to become good collaborative leaders.
Article 1 Apr 2016
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How do you measure the soft stuff?
Most of us spend a great deal of time measuring. In many ways, part of being an effective leader is setting up systems to measure everything that matters. It's the only way we can know for sure how we're doing.
Article 31 Mar 2016
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Steven D’Souza’s big idea - the power of the unknown
The unknown is a place for opportunity, says Steven D'Souza, Associate Professor at IE Business School, Madrid. In this 'Contemporary leadership' video, find out how leaders can use experimentation and discovery to find solutions to new problems.
- Culture
- Development
Audio/Video 16 Mar 2016 -
Four thoughts on leadership
Des Dearlove and Stuart Crainer from Thinkers50 talk about four challenges leaders face throughout their journey. Listen to the podcast to find out about developing slow leadership.
- Culture
- Development
Audio/Video 14 Mar 2016 -
Connoisseurs of talent
“The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him,” wrote Nicolo Machiavelli. He was right. In this 'Contemporary leadership' article, Stuart Crainer looks at an important leadership quality - discovering great talent.
- Culture
- Development
Article 7 Mar 2016 -
Leader know thyself
Self-awareness is an integral part of authentic leadership. But it does not require years of psychoanalysis. It is about making a connection, knowing what and how much of yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, and idiosyncrasies to reveal to others.
- Culture
- Development
Article 1 Mar 2016 -
Are you a trigger-happy leader?
Are you a highly responsive person? Are you so easily triggered that you respond in an uninterrupted A to B sequence that leaves no breathing room for hesitation, reflection and choice? Dr. Marshall Goldsmith reflects on how a trigger works and influences our behaviour.
- Culture
- Development
Article 24 Feb 2016 -
In conversation with Steve Radcliffe
Drawing from his experience of over 20 years of providing coaching to chief executives and managers in the NHS and other government departments, Steve Radcliffe talks about the Future - Engage - Deliver approach to coaching.
- Development
Audio/Video 15 Feb 2016