Why we Need More Women in Leadership

Although society is making strides in addressing gender inequality, systematic challenges and age-old biases continue to impact women’s careers. How can organisations, policymakers, and individuals join the effort to promote female leadership?

Cultural Leadership as Agent for Change

Even with a world in lockdown, you need to be ready to respond to challenges and have a positive impact on the world around you. Nathalie De Potter’s thesis project is a step in the right direction from both a professional and personal perspective.

Authentic Leaders Set the Bar for a Cultural Shift

Establishing oneself as an authentic leader is the first step in encouraging a culture of authenticity within organisations, because systemic change does not come from policies but from practice, according to leadership expert Ash Beckham.

Co-CEOs can Redefine our Expectations of Businesses

It’s often the case that out of difficult periods new models and ways of working emerge, and the COVID-19 pandemic has firmly established the concept of remote working. Less firmly established is the concept of Co-CEOs, says Guenther Eisinger.

Harnessing the Potential of Power

Each of us has the choice to let our power go untapped, to give it away or to harness it, so we must learn to make the most of this unseen energy. Gail Rudolph provides three simple steps to choose our power positioning in any given situation.

How to be an Effective Leader

Although it’s no longer possible for leaders to know everything, we somehow still believe this is what’s needed. In this podcast, prof. Marielle Heijltjes, UMIO’s Executive Director, debunks this myth with an insightful and empowering perspective.

Teaming: Getting in on the Action

Creating the right environment and employing the right ‘software’ and ‘hardware’ to support professional teams can be challenging for leaders. Simon de Jong shares insights on the concept of ‘teaming’ in his session on the MaastrichtMBA programme.

The Importance of Creating Leadership Momentum

It’s clear that we now live in a world full of confusion, ambiguity and disruption. The pace of change has outstripped our ability to keep up with it. Things don’t seem to work the same way anymore. It’s like the rules have changed on how to lead.

How the Arts can Help Shape Business and Society

In this video, Rachel Pownall, Professor of Arts and Finance, explains how the Arts can help shape business and society, and how culture and its associated values can influence the leadership and management skills of leaders at global institutions.

Trust Does Not Need Sympathy

The legitimation of leadership no longer comes from disciplinary power but from exemplary influence on the development of the organisation. Matthias Moelleney presents his advice to those responsible for developing sustainable, agile organisations.
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