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Boris Johnson Needs to Show a ‘Post-Heroic’ Style of Leadership Now

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Boris Johnson Needs to Show a ‘Post-Heroic’ Style of Leadership Now

As the British prime minister returns to work following his hospitalisation with COVID-19, the public will wish him well. Whether there has been a change in his outlook or understanding of the difficulties facing him is much less clear.

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5 Ways to Remove Ego from the Boardroom

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5 Ways to Remove Ego from the Boardroom

It’s difficult to lead in 2019. Leaders are under scrutiny like never before. As a society, we are sceptical of leaders’ motives and competence. Why do they want to lead? Are they up to the job? It is not a radical idea to suggest leaders are no longer as powerful as they once seemed.

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UK Needs Inspiring – Not Just Charismatic – Leadership to Break Brexit Impasse

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UK Needs Inspiring – Not Just Charismatic – Leadership to Break Brexit Impasse

Britain’s destiny is uncertain. The country is in the middle of a political and, arguably, an identity crisis as well. At such a challenging moment it is understandable if people might long for a charismatic figure to lead them out of it.

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Why Britain Should Beware of Charismatic Leaders Promising Easy Brexit Solutions

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Why Britain Should Beware of Charismatic Leaders Promising Easy Brexit Solutions

The quickest and simplest solution to the chaos of Brexit, apparently, would be to install a new leader – someone with nerve, daring and, of course, charisma. But research into charismatic leadership reveals a number of reasons to be sceptical of these kinds of leaders.

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The Complete Handbook of Coaching

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The Complete Handbook of Coaching

Stokes & Jolly contributed a chapter on Executive & Leadership Coaching to the SAGE Handbook of Coaching. 

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UK Business Leaders Feeling the Pressure

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UK Business Leaders Feeling the Pressure

Top-level executive burnout rates have never been higher, suggests Richard Jolly, Adjunct Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School. 

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Are You at Risk of Burnout? Here’s What to Do

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Are You at Risk of Burnout? Here’s What to Do

About that email you just fired off. Did you really need to send it? What else should you have been doing?

In an era of noisy busyness, the only way to live a purpose-driven life is to stop doing busy work. “But,” I hear you cry, “I’m extremely busy!” That is exactly the point.

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Building Personal and Organisational Resilience

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Building Personal and Organisational Resilience

Adjunct Professor Richard Jolly’s session explores the personal challenges of coping with the demands of a ‘hurry sick’ lifestyle to ensure that you are focused on your key priorities and building the necessary behaviours and attitudes.

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3 Reasons to Stop, Think and Sleep

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3 Reasons to Stop, Think and Sleep

Are you looking after your wellbeing? Richard Jolly shares why being mindful of three concepts could improve your work, and your life .

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Davos: Mind The Skills Gap

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Davos: Mind The Skills Gap

It’s clear that the role of leader is undergoing a tectonic shift. For decades, leadership has been the CEO’s role. But while the brightest and the best leaders at the World Economic Forum are critical to defining issues and policies, there was a feeling that CEOs, policymakers and politicians will not be the ones to solve the world’s problems. It is people from all levels who will bring about change. 

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The Paradox of Indispensability

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The Paradox of Indispensability

The logic that shapes the first half of your career can leave you trapped in the second half. Managers make predictable mistakes that, despite their technical expertise and stellar performance, can lead high-fliers to fail to rise to the top of organisations. Richard Jolly looks at the paradox of indispensability.