Category: English for Work

Introduction Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison and went on to become the first black President of South Africa. He gained respect and admiration from people around the world…

Introduction When we imagine a leader, we often think about the noisy ones who are very forceful with their opinions. But quiet thinkers have a role to play in shaping…

Introduction A leader has to strike a balance. The first step to becoming an effective leader is to learn what your key strengths are. And don’t underestimate what you have…

Introduction What qualities does a person need to have to unite people behind a cause and become a successful leader? Pakistani student Malala Yousafzai came back from a terrible attack…

Introduction We might expect our leaders to be confident and sure of what they are talking about. But should we believe that they have all the answers? Djamila Boothman helps…

Introduction Charismatic leaders build a following by connecting with an audience’s values and emotions. Take former US presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump: which one was the better communicator? In…

Introduction Steven Hassan, who escaped from a cult, believes that the best leaders want to learn and “get feedback from everyone else”. According to Hassan, some leaders should know when…

Introduction Have you ever come across leaders making grand promises and demanding complete loyalty? How can we recognise cult leaders like Jim Jones and Sun Myung Moon before they become…

Introduction Leadership isn’t about who’s in charge. That’s according to Sophia Kianni, who says it’s important to have an open and honest dialogue with the people that you work with.…

Introduction Passion for a cause and persistence can help a lone voice turn into a loud international chorus. Teenager Greta Thunberg has become a symbol in the fight for concrete…

Introduction Boni Adeliyi’s focus is on serving the community. She advises aspiring leaders not to get caught up in their own ego. Does the new generation think it is cool…

Introduction Personal experience can be a powerful driver for leaders who want to bring about change in the community. Marcus Rashford knows what it feels like to be hungry. The…

Introduction He brought iPhones into our lives to help us communicate, but did Steve Jobs listen enough to the people he led? In the second part of our series on…

Introduction Meggie Palmer had some negative experiences in the workplace because of her gender, so she decided to do something about it. What advice does she have for other women…

Introduction What is it like to be a woman leader in a man’s world? What are the risks women take when they’re in leadership positions? And what do women do…