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Dr. Suze Wilson, is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Management at Massey University. She is passionate about all things leadership along with an abiding interest in how we can make organisations both effective for external stakeholders and enjoyable places to work for employees. Her doctoral research examined why and how it has become normalized in recent decades to equate 'leadership' with grandiose expectations of 'transformation', 'vision', and 'charisma'. She argues these ideas, when examined closely, actually create undesirable pressures on leaders, grant them excessive powers, and rely on the problematic assumption that 'followers' are inherently inadequate. She is interested in theorising and practising leadership in ways that are more inclusive and humble.Dr. Brad Jackson joined Waikato Management School as Associate Dean Strategic Engagement in May 2020. He currently serves as MBA Director and Professor of Leadership and Governance and is the Programme Director for the Community Enterprise Leadership Foundation Elevate programme.Jackson has published seven books—Management Gurus and Management Fashions, The Hero Manager, Organisational Behaviour in New Zealand, A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book About Studying Leadership, Demystifying Business Celebrity, Revitalising Leadership, and The Board as the Nexus Between Leadership and Governance and Responsible Leadership in Corporate Governance. He also co-edited the Sage Handbook of Leadership and Major Works in Leadership. Brad is a former co-editor of the journal, Leadership, and vice-chair of the Akina Foundation, Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School, and the International Leadership Association.ArticlesJacinda Ardern's resignation: gender and the toll of strong, compassionate leadershipThe hatred and vitriol Jacinda Ardern endured 'would affect anybody'Do you want the heartwarming version of Jacinda Ardern's story, or the chilling one?When are we going to address misogynistic abuse?Leaving LeadershipTwo Quotes"Few of us can ever grasp just how unrelentingly demanding and difficult leading a country actually is. Especially in times of crisis and with our modern media and online environment, every statement and every move a leader makes is subject to extensive scrutiny and commentary." - Suze Wilson"The awful phrase that always haunts me in leadership is 'we get the leaders we deserve.' How do we create more sophisticated, more critical consumers of leadership? " - Brad JacksonAbout Scott J. AllenWebsiteMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are important views to be aware of. Nothing can replace your own research and exploration.About The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in the study, practice, and teaching of leadership.
An e-car leasing trial is gearing up to provide low income families with hybrid vehicles. The government yesterday announced $20 million for a low-emissions vehicle leasing scheme for low-income families. But charitable foundation Akina is pulling ahead with its own pilot. Chief executive Nicola Nation says it'll be launched next week.
STRONGER THAN YOU THINK This Mini-Series was recorded during level 3 of COVID Lockdown and tells the story of Tukua, a whanau of creators, innovators and entrepreneurs in Manukau, South Auckland. Tukua is also a 'programme' designed to build the capabilities of, and access to resources for our creators, innovators and entrepreneurs. In episode one - Resilience, Relationships and Response - we chat about how this COVID season has pushed us to be resilient, and how we have experienced that resilience in the Tukua whanau through the strong relationships that have and are being formed. While also investigating how the response needed for COVID was shown in the amazing crew. Stronger Than You Think is sponsored by Akina Foundation for the Impact Initiative.
Louise is a strong advocate for social responsibility and impact, driven to make meaningful change through positive impact being put at the heart of the economy. With many pivots during the time of Covid - 19, Lou has been focused on the foundations of developing an Impact Economy that small businesses, corporates, governments and organisations can contribute to in a meaningful way. Knowing that this is fast becoming a licence to operate, businesses need to move towards this across all facets of their organisation.
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Louise Aitken of the Akina Foundation discusses what social enterprises need to know to deliver significant impact, she shares her views on how the government can most appropriately support the sector, as well as suggesting the core ingredients at the heart of any good enterprise.
Alex Hannant of the Akina Foundation reflects on learnings from the Social Enterprise World Forum and shares where he believes the sector is heading. He gives insights on how to best work with communities, systems-thinking and the new breed of social enterprises which are delivering impact through markets.
Prof. Brad Jackson of Victoria University of Wellington discusses governance and leadership in social enterprises, sharing insights on opportunities for the sector, as well as providing reflections from working with the Akina Foundation and teaching leadership studies.
Tristan Ace of the British Council, Jonathan Wong of UNESCAP and Alex Hannant from New Zealand’s Akina Foundation explore how governments in the Asia-Pacific region can harness a new entrepreneurial spirit for social change. They also preview this year’s Social Enterprise World Forum which will be held in September in Christchurch New Zealand. P.S. This video is brought to you by the team at Pioneers Post – a social enterprise set up to deliver great journalism to support social entrepreneurs, impact investors and mission-driven businesses. Good journalism like this costs money, and we rely on subscriptions in order to keep delivering the social enterprise news. We’d love you to support us – have a look on our website: www.pioneerspost.com/subscribe.