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Reward Power
Reward Power (French & Raven) is one of the types or bases of power. We look at examples and how you can use reward power as a leader.
According to French and Raven (1959), power is social influence. Reward power is the ability to...
According to French and Raven (1959), power is social influence. Reward power is the ability to...
XKA Digital
The blue goats' milk leadership lesson
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...
XKA Digital
Humility is a key leadership trait
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...
The Economist
Who will be Britain's next prime minister?
The race is already on to replace Theresa May as Britain's prime minister. Adrian Wooldridge, our political editor, assesses the chances of five leading Conservative politicians hoping to take the top job.
TLDR News
Why Corbyn Was Suspended from the Labour Party: Report Exposes Antisemitism in Labour - TLDR News
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,...
Jabzy
Pan-Mongolism - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Pan-Mongolism
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Sharif El-Mekki - Teachers Make a Difference - Baba Changa Mshindi and Mama Fasaha Traylor
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...
XKA Digital
Work in something you believe in
Zenna currently works in the private sector, bringing innovation and solutions to complex problems; her driver is to deliver social benefit using commercial means. She is currently also engaged as the Academies Director for the South...
TLDR News
Can You Vote for the New Prime Minister? - TLDR News
Choosing the next Prime Minister is a big and important task, so it seems natural to make the process and simple and democratic as possible. However, in the UK only 160,000 people will be voting to select the new PM. We discuss who gets...
Step Back History
Putin: The New Czar of Russia
Vladimir Putin just won his fourth term as president of the Russian Federation. Let's talk about who this guy is and if we should be worried (we should)
ACDC Leadership
AP Boot Camp Student Interviews
Student inverviews from AP Boot Camp at San Pasqual High School in Escondido, CA.
Seven Dimensions
The Importance of Balancing Work and Personal Life
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.
Economics Explained
Can a New Leader Save North Korea's Economy?: Poverty By Design
The wild ride of 2020 continued this week with the news that the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un was in a critical condition and that his continued leadership of the nation was not necessarily guaranteed. This has, of course,...
Science360
Picture Yourself Where Discoveries Begin - NSF's Senior Executive Service
Dr. José Munoz and Dr. Joanne Tornow, members of the NSF Senior Executive Service, tell about the opportunities and intrinsic rewards while working at the Foundation.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Dale Truding - From Fixer to Remixer #BLC15
Dale Truding, EdD was Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning in Arlington Heights School District 25, Arlington Heights, IL.<br/>
She is currently a consultant for Balanced Tech.
She is currently a consultant for Balanced Tech.
TLDR News
Conservatives Upset With May Over Talks with Corbyn - Brexit Explained
Yesterday May entered into serious talks with leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn. While Labour's stance on Brexit is quite difference, May hoped they might be able to forge a solution for Brexit. However, all she seemed to do was...
Financial Times
The economics of Boris Johnson
The FT's Chris Giles explains why Brexit holds the key to the new PM's tax and spending plans
Seven Dimensions
The Importance of Surrounding Yourself with Truth Tellers
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...
TLDR News
May's Final Speech to Parliament Explained - TLDR News
Yesterday Theresa May got to address Parliament for one last time, answering MPs questions during Prime Ministers Questions. In this video, we discuss May's last words to the House including reflecting on her time in office and her...
Financial Times
Belarus unrest explained
The FT's Europe editor Ben Hall looks at why protesters are putting pressure on Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko to step down after 26 years in power - and why neighbouring Russia is key to the country's future.
XKA Digital
Game-changing innovation in marketing
Steve is Commercial Director and Chief Marketing Officer, UK & Ireland for Kraft Heinz, joining the company in March 2017. In this board leadership role he is responsible for the UK marketing and commercial functions at Kraft...
XKA Digital
Leadership means responsibility
John O'Brien served ten years as a British Army officer where operational experience shaped his approach to inspiring leadership and purpose driven delivery. He co-leads Destria Partners, a UK based, globally ethical purpose agency,...
Curated Video
From Marine to Entrepreneur: Building Caskets as Therapy
The video features a man named Bill, who is a veteran suffering from PTSD, sharing his experience of finding solace in building caskets. Initially perplexed by his unusual hobby, his loved ones soon realize that building caskets provides...
XKA Digital
The blue goat's milk leadership lesson
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 treatment...