When fighting a lethal foe on home soil, Lincoln expertly managed leading politicians; related well with the people; and dealt clearly with the military.
A new survey reveals that public trust in the federal government’s ability to provide good, effective leadership has skyrocketed since the coronavirus crisis began.
Essential workers expose themselves to the coronavirus every day.
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Are we all in this together? Or looking after numero uno? Messages about isolation need to appeal to Australia’s individualistic culture - and they don’t have to come from the top.
As someone who researches and teaches leadership, I’d argue New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is giving most Western politicians a masterclass in crisis leadership.
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No matter how talented a leader may be, timing plays a crucial role in how effective leaders may be - especially in a crisis. Coronavirus will make or break Scott Morrison’s prime ministership.
Health of society depends on a decent social welfare system, absence of extreme poverty and inequality.
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COVID-19 has brought to the fore the interdependency of business and society. It’s time for amendments to the social contract that underlies societal support for business.
In 2015, Canadians across the country organized in support of Syrian refugees arriving in the country; these rallies were planned online.
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Online social movements are not leaderless. On the contrary, leadership duties are often assumed by identifiable individuals committed to doing leadership work.
You can’t threaten or humiliate a virus.
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The ‘tough guy’ is a cultural archetype that political leaders have long adopted. But during crises, Americans tend to look for a different kind of hero.
Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, taking part at a video conference in extraordinary virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit at the Chigi Palace in Rome.
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During the Global Financial Crisis, the US and the G20 led the way to recovery. As the coronavirus pandemic takes hold, there is a leadership vacuum, and we may all suffer for it.
Greek epics remind audiences that leaders need to be able to plan for the future based on what has happened in the past. They need to understand cause and effect.
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during a primary election night rally.
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Since 2000, 89 new women have come to power in countries around the world – but the US still lags behind.
African National Congress top six leaders. The governing party’s wishes are sometimes out of kilter with the dictates of statecraft.
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