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Guidance on the meaning of leadership and what leaders need to do, as well as advice from leadership gurus on what makes a successful leader.

What is a leader and what makes for successful leadership?

Content

What is leadership? - A definition of leadership and an explanation of what makes it different from management.

A leader's essential actions - The essential skills and actions of a leader.

Leadership gurus - Introducing some key leaders who have contributed to guidance about leadership.

Courses

Essential leadership skills - leadership expert Andrew Forrest delivers this 20-minute course to help you excel in your role as a leader.

Learn how to build trust, nurture enthusiasm, inspire loyalty and optimise teamwork. Master the art of decision making and change leadership in tough times.

Further help and advice

Why not try the Knowhow Leadership online training course?
 
Page last edited Sep 11, 2017

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