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Latest episodes

Jun 3, 2024 • 2min
Leadership: Working together
Discover valuable insights on effective leadership and the art of collaboration. Learn how patience and active listening can transform team dynamics. The discussion highlights the balance between staying true to one's values and adapting in complex situations. Explore the essential qualities that make leaders successful in fostering a cohesive work environment.

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May 27, 2024 • 3min
Leadership: Quiet leaders
Linda Te Aho, leader, discusses quiet leadership inspired by Nelson Mandela, emphasizing commitment and hard work. She highlights the importance of honoring elders and the challenge of seeking universal approval in leadership.

May 20, 2024 • 3min
Leadership: Being a follower
Charmian Love shares top tips for leaders, discussing social entrepreneurship, effective leadership, and drawing inspiration from student activists. Learn about leadership qualities and the value of self-awareness and humility in leadership roles.

May 13, 2024 • 3min
Leadership: Community leaders
Djamila Boothman shares top leadership tips, emphasizing leading by example and staying open to advice. The importance of equilibrium and team functionality in leadership is explored, highlighting the value of accepting advice and running a team effectively.

May 6, 2024 • 3min
Leadership: The dark side of leaders
Steven Hassan shares his top tips for leaders, exploring the dark side of leadership. Topics include toxic leadership, humility, feedback, leadership dilemmas, and the importance of stepping aside for someone more competent. The podcast also features ads for bedding sheets and Mother's Day gifts.

Apr 29, 2024 • 3min
Leadership: Young leaders
Sophia Kianni, founder of Climate Cardinals, discusses leadership dynamics, collaboration, delegation, and self-care in effective leadership. She explores the significance of open communication, guidance, and collaborative authority in modern leadership, highlighting English improvement programs by the Open University and promoting Shopify, the global commerce platform.

Apr 22, 2024 • 3min
Leadership: Following your beliefs
Boni Adeliyi, a leader, shares top tips for leaders. They discuss intriguing facts about crocodiles and the importance of short-term health insurance. Also, insights on effective leadership in social movements are shared by a Black Lives Matter protest organizer.

Apr 15, 2024 • 2min
Leadership: Having a vision
Rosie Ginday, an entrepreneur, shares tips on leadership. She emphasizes aligning values and vision as a leader to attract the right support for success.

Apr 8, 2024 • 3min
Leadership: Being confident
Meggie Palmer, an expert in leadership, shares top tips for leaders in this podcast. She discusses empowering women in leadership, workplace inequality, the importance of confidence, embracing opportunities, avoiding bullying, staying true to personal values, and the role of honest feedback in maintaining direction.

Apr 8, 2024 • 1min
Introducing Leadership
Explore leadership qualities and practices like vision, growth, feedback, humility, and collaboration. Learn business English while hearing from leaders around the world. A partnership with the Open University to provide global insights and tips.