A lack of leaders in troubled times

The world has seen the best and worst of political leadership in the shape of Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin in recent months, and, on the evidence of the current election campaign, Australia’s leaders are pygmies by comparison.

Business leadership in the post-COVID world

Is a new breed of CEO required to lead in a post-COVID world? Future CEOs will require extra skills to successfully manage themselves and their organisations, according to UNSW Business School’s Frederik Anseel.

New hub supports female leaders

The Women’s Leadership Knowledge Hub provides access to training and research opportunities, and government and industry collaborations.

From Mao to now

David Shambaugh’s new book is essential reading for anyone interested in the power plays which shape the Chinese Communist party.

Better leadership in hospitals can improve patient outcomes

New research has found an improved approach to leadership coordination and communication in hospitals can improve patient outcomes.

4 keys to post-pandemic leadership

Leadership is a personal journey and business leaders need to commit to developing their own skills. No one is perfect or has all the answers, but good leaders should not be afraid to fail.

One nation divided under COVID

While policies focused on the immediate issues are important to address the critical challenges facing communities and individuals, we cannot rely on band-aid solutions to provide enduring assistance in these unpredictable times.

The view from the balcony

A fresh way of thinking, a more holistic view, a new way of leading are required to see us all thriving sustainably for the long term.

Leading a business with purpose

Purpose-led leadership helps managers navigate difficult times, and can also help leaders celebrate the things that go well, says UNSW Business School’s Leisa Sargent.

Solving the world’s problems requires collective courage

A new year usually begins fresh with optimism and the idea that we can begin anew. Choosing a courageous mindset is an important part of maintaining the stamina to face the challenges ahead.

Leadership lessons from Santa

As Father Christmas gears up for the busiest 24 hours of his year, two doctors reflect on the skills he uses to get a seemingly impossible job done effectively and safely – and whether they can be applied to medicine.

Successful leaders are ‘one of us’

A successful leader is one who creates a shared sense of unity and identity in the groups they lead, according to University of Queensland research.