Leadership Geeks lists 18 films that they suggest have leadership themes. Before you take a look at the list, see if you can name any that you think might appear. Then take a look and choose to agree or disagree with it. And if you agree or disagree, what’s informing your selection? What leadership criteria… Read More On a theme . . .

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Horrific efficiency . . .

Professor Jan Ketil Arnulf describes the field of leadership lying in a grey zone, somewhere between science and mysticism. A short article here, describes his ideas on leadership at its best, and also its worst. When it’s done well, a leader can be transformational; when done badly, leadership can lead to disastrous consequences.

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Make or break . . .

Adrian Furnham PhD asks whether setbacks and failures make or break you. Well worth a read – The Benefits of Adversity (18 November 2016).

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I really mean it . . .

A little out of context, but delicious nonetheless . . . “. . . I can hear your sarcasm from inside the house and the dishwasher is on.” Marge Simpson

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Again and again . . .

The Plain English Campaign offers examples of favourite “management speak” – jargon that can be found in offices up and down the country. It can raise a smile even amongst the most professional of us. But what I really love is their “Gobbledygook generator” . . . brilliant! Try it out. You won’t be disappointed.… Read More Again and again . . .

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