Most people belong to primary groups, such as their family or group of friends. Many people also are members of secondary groups such as work or study groups, therapy groups or others.

This leadership theory looks at the specific ways leaders and followers develop high-quality relationships. The relative quality-level of these relationships direclty influences both employees' productivity and satifaction as well as the...

This video looks at key terms for understanding the assumptions that drive most social scientific work, assumptions about knowing, being, and values.

In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of regularly reviewing financial statements and market trends to improve business profitability. They emphasize the need for transparency and tough decision-making during difficult...

Sue Porto joined national charity Beanstalk as its Chief Executive Officer in October 2010. Sue has seen first hand the impact of illiteracy and the very damaging effect it has on the long term life chances of children and young people....

John O'Brien served ten years as a British Army officer where operational experience shaped his approach to inspiring leadership and mission focused delivery. He co-leads Destria Partners, a UK based globally operating innovation and...

The U.S. State Department's top diplomat for the Asia-Pacific region, Susan Thornton, talks with WSJ Executive Washington Editor and Chief Commentator Gerald F. Seib about America's role in Asia.

This video provides guidance on creating a strong business plan, emphasizing its importance for both existing enterprises and new ideas seeking funding. It highlights key elements to include in a business plan, such as a concise...

Clare Gerada was elected to lead the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2011, and represented over 40,000 doctors. She was the first female Chair in fifty years. She trained in psychiatry and maintains an interest in the...

Andrew Morris has been a leading figure in the media and events industry for over twenty years. He launched the innovative Business Design Centre in Islington in 1986 which became the most stylish and successful boutique venue in the...

Dan Doherty is CEO of Cadence PR and Marketing, a director of Applied Market Strategy and Chief Operating Officer of Guardian Water. He has worked at board level within corporate and private businesses of all sizes up to being CEO of...

Weick explains that organizations can either be loosely or tightly coupled and that many organizations would benefit from looser coupling and distributed decision-making to become more adaptable to changes.

Jane Jie Sun, CEO of Ctrip.com International, talks with WSJ Senior Asia Correspondent Phred Dvorak about riding China's continually expanding economy and the boom in Chinese traveling abroad.

Insights & Strategies: Psychologist Eve Ash sits down with Kylie Bell, leadership development expert, to discuss the importance of keeping participants engaged and energized during face-to-face training programs.

On Thursday the Equality and Human Rights Commission published their enquiry into antisemitism in the labour party. In this video we discuss the report's findings and how they led to a dispute which ultimately resulted in former leader,...

With Cheney being ejected from GOP leadership the party looks like it's tearing itself in two. So in this video we analyze Cheney's removal, what it tells us about the future of the party & Trump's ongoing influence.

Sharif El-Mekki is the principal at Philadelphia’s Mastery Charter School-Shoemaker Campus, a neighborhood public charter that serves almost 800 students in grades 7-12. His team has been recognized by President Barack Obama and Oprah...

This video discusses the Halo Effect, a cognitive bias where we tend to associate positive qualities with individuals or products based on their overall impression, rather than objective evaluation of specific traits. It explores how...

Zenna Atkins currently runs ZA partners, an organisation designed to assist other organisations and companies to find creative solutions, deliver innovation and achieve their goals.



Prior to this, Zenna worked in the...

In this video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of effective communication during times of organizational change. They highlight the need to inform and engage employees, address any resistance or questions, and communicate the...

Psychologist Eve Ash sits down with Dr. Judy Olian, President of Qunnipiac University, to discuss the importance of individuals taking care of themselves and being healthy role models in leadership positions.

This is the first of a five-part course on moral leadership. Being courageous requires that you discern and assess what needs to be done and have the fortitude to be able to deal with the consequences based on the foundation of those...

Peter has enjoyed a varied and successful career over the last 35 years in property, company direction and corporate finance. He has been Chairman or Director of some 9 public companies, chairing 6 of these, including 7 years as...

In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of having truth tellers in leadership positions. They emphasize the need for leaders to surround themselves with individuals who are not afraid to challenge power and provide honest...