Leadership Essentials

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7 Minutes

An Overview of Distributed Leadership

Distributed leadership provides an alternative view to those suggesed by traditional leadership models. This article provides an overview of the main theories about distributed leadership, and considers some of its advantages and disadvantages as a leadership approach.

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30 Minutes

Nine Lies About Work

In this podcast, author and leadership expert Ashley Goodall tells us about the nine biggest workplace myths and how we can transform the world of work by discarding them.

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5 Minutes

Understanding Organisational Culture

An introduction into how culture is created and reinforced in organisations to help managers predict the human impacts of change and the consequences for strategy.

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30 Minutes

The Objective Leader

In this interview, Elizabeth Thornton reveals the power of being objective, and explains how our "mental models" can negatively affect our reactions.

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30 Minutes

Winners Dream

Hear how Bill McDermott used traits such as empathy and authenticity to work his way up from lowly sales trainee to CEO of SAP, the world's largest business software company.

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8 Minutes

The Invisible Load of Leadership

Discover how to lighten your leadership burden by identifying the invisible load, delegating wisely, and letting go of tasks that no longer serve your role. A must-read for sustainable leadership.

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7 Minutes

What Is Leadership? How the Experts Define It

What is the essence of leadership and what does it look like in practice? In these montage clips, our experts give their definitions of leadership, based on decades of collective experience in leadership.

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10 Minutes

Leading in a Virtual World

Can you be a good leader when you're not in the room? In this expert video, Dr Penny Pullan shares her advice for leading in a virtual world. Bringing together years of research, Penny offers unparalleled insights into being a good leader from a distance.

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8 Minutes

Strategic Thinking for Leaders

Good strategy is the lifeblood of an organization. In this expert video, John Anderson offers his insights into strategic thinking for leaders.