2022-03-17 The leadership of the future?: Ai-Da, the humanoid robot – Leadership
Introduction There is no way back when it comes to technology. We have to accept that it is going to change our lives and adapt. The individual has to take…
2022-03-15 Leaders and machines – Leadership
Introduction Will a robot ever be your boss? And more than that – your leader? Will the very human leadership qualities of care and empathy ever be cast aside in…
2022-03-10 Bringing people together for change: Andrew Pakes – Leadership
Introduction A leader has to stay focused on their values, but also stay in touch with those people around them. Andrew Pakes talks about the basic part of leadership. TRANSCRIPT…
2022-03-08 How to be a good follower – Leadership
Introduction The best followers are those willing to continuously challenge their leader. And the leader has to be willing to take it on board. We look at the dynamic between…
2022-03-03 Representing the interests of a Maori tribe: Linda Te Aho – Leadership
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…
2022-03-01 Quiet leaders – Leadership
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…
2022-02-24 Being a social enterpreneur: Charmian Love – Leadership
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…
2022-02-22 How do I become a leader? – Leadership
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…
2022-02-17 Working with the community: Djamila Boothman – Leadership
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…
2022-02-15 Leadership and communication – Leadership
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…
2022-02-10 Keeping mental health in focus: Steven Hassan – Leadership
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…
2022-02-08 The dark side of leadership – Leadership
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…
2022-02-03 Sharing climate change information with the world: Sophia Kianni – Leadership
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.…
2022-02-01 Who will save the planet? – Leadership
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…
2022-01-27 Helping to organise a movement for change: Boni Adeliyi – Leadership
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…
2022-01-25 Leading for a cause – Leadership
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…
2022-01-20 Helping others gain work skills: Rosie Ginday – Leadership
Introduction For Rose Ginday, the biggest challenge for a leader is attracting the best people to help them realise their vision. Listen to what she has to say about recruiting…
2022-01-18 Do visionaries make good leaders? – Leadership
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…
2022-01-13 Helping women get fair pay: Meggie Palmer – Leadership
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…
2022-01-11 Are women better leaders than men? – Leadership
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…