by Rachel Smyth | Feb 25, 2025 | Blogs
I’m sitting on a train out of London, for the penultimate time, before I head to New Zealand to become the CEO of Wellington City Council, and the phone pings. It’s a trusted colleague…will you write an article about leadership under pressure before you go…pleassee??...
by Rachel Smyth | Feb 10, 2025 | Blogs
Achieving the right balance right between optimism, realism and pessimism can seem like one of the key responsibilities of leaders in challenging times. However, for me, it is the philosophy of agathism (ἀγαθός) – the doctrine that we can tend all things to the...
by Rachel Smyth | Feb 4, 2025 | Blogs
Leading under pressure is the daily experience for those at the helm of local government. Financial constraints, increasing demands for services, and a rapidly changing societal landscape are but some of the challenges facing leaders today. The ongoing Local...
by Rachel Smyth | Jan 22, 2025 | News
We are delighted to extend our warmest congratulations to David Lloyd, Chair of the Leadership Centre’s Board, on being awarded an OBE in His Majesty King Charles III’s New Year’s Honours List. This well-deserved recognition reflects David’s outstanding...
by Rachel Smyth | Dec 16, 2024 | Blogs
The pressures on local government leaders have never been greater. Financial constraints, increasing demand for services, and the need for systemic transformation are all converging to create an incredibly challenging environment. As we head towards the end of the...
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