Authentic leadership?
At the end of September in the US, I don’t think I met anyone who did not use the word “authentic” in some way. “Authentic” was coupled with loads of words – “authentic leaders”, “authentic brands”,...
View Article“Harnessing” talent
‘Harnessing talent’ is another expression you hear a lot, usually about young talent. But harnesses are thick pieces of leather used to strap down, control and direct cattle and horses. So the last...
View ArticleTop 10 inspirational leaders
Here is a list of Julia Middleton‘s top 10 inspirational leaders: Ronald Arculli Narayana Murthy Jude Kelly Marjorie Scardino Cyril Ramaphosa Matt Baggott Helena Kennedy Devi Shetty Isher Ahluwalia...
View ArticleWho inspires you?
We asked Julia Middleton, Founder and Chief Executive of Common Purpose who inspires her…. People who stand up and don’t grovel. Whether they are swanky or not. Whether they change the world or just...
View ArticleIs the glass ceiling surrounding female leaders moving?
I was recently sitting on the top table next to a speaker at an event. The next speaker due to address those present sat on my right while the Chair was on my left. At the last moment the Chair leaned...
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