How Responsible Leaders impact Community Projects - An interview with Tania de Jong

Last week I caught up with Tania de Jong and discussed what responsible leadership means to her.

Tania explained that responsible leadership means a variety of things.

To start with, if you say you are going to do it, then do it and commit to it by a certain time.  It is better to say “No” you cannot do it than promise to deliver something you never will.

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Directors Report - Responsible Leadership in the Development of Staff improves many aspects of business - Kristen Hansen

Recently I met with Kristen Hansen. Kristen has been working in sales management positions for companies like News Limited, Fairfax, Bonds and Calidad for over twenty years. She now also works as an Executive Coach and trainer specialising in sales leadership.

Kristen contacted me as she has a strong interest in responsible leadership - particularly in the development of staff.

What we discussed is the development of individuals potential and the influence of the new field ofsocial cognitive neuroscience.

Responsible leaders stretch their staff to achieve as much as possible. Coaching and mentoring is a big part of the process in achieving this.

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How Cognitive Surplus will Change - Clay Shirky

What is Cognitive Surplus?

Why will it change the world?

How are you integrated?

A very interesting video from Clay Shirky...

"Physical campuses and the pull towards virtual space in the 21st century"

The growth of online university education and the future of campus-based education has recently been considered and discussed by Stuart Hamilton - CEO of Open Universities - at the 8th Higher Education Summit that was held in Adelaide, South Australia. Some pertinent points that were illustrated include...

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Movie moguls and innovation join forces... George Clooney Michael Eisner and Charlie Rose talk innovation

This is a sponsored video

Though what is interesting is the connection between sport entertainment innovation and leadership in one entertaining video...

Unique 'Total Executive' Benefits when studying Innovation units with Open Universities Australia