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How To Lead When You Aren’t The Leader

“Leadership is an attitude, not a title”. This Forbes article sets out examples of how individuals can lead by example, regardless of their position.

Self-compassion will make you a better leader

This Forbes article addresses the importance of self-compassion for effective and sustainable leadership. The authors share simple ideas to practice more self-compassion.

Unleashed: the unapologetic leader’s guide to empowering everyone around you

Written by Frances Frei and Anne Morriss, this book explores how effective leadershipis about empowering others, to leave an enduring impact, even in your absence. The e-book is available through the University of Bristol library.

The Art of Giving and Receiving feedback
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This Forbes article touches on three key considerations in feedback: empathy, intentions and actionability. It includes reflective questions to help you consider your approach and put ideas into practice.

The power of vulnerability – Brene Brown

Brené Brown studies human connection – our ability to empathise, belong, love. In this TED talk she shares a insights from her research into the power of vulnerability.

Radical Candour in 6 minutes – Kim Scott
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This short video summarises Kim Scott’s model of Radical Candour: looking at how you can balance “caring personally” and “challenging directly” to communicate effectively and motivate others.

5 Steps to Successful Change

This course is led by the University of Bristol’s Change team, and will help you to understand how people respond to change and how you can take steps to manage change effectively.

Team up, fail well, learn fast – Amy Edmondson

This article is a summary of a talk delivered by Amy Edmondon, author of a variety of books on teamwork, innovation and psychological safety.

Everyday Exclusions: Understanding and Managing Racial Microaggressions

Everyday exclusions, also known as ‘microaggressions’, are the everyday insults and indignities that people experience due to their membership to an underrepresented group. This workshop explains what everyday exclusions are, the impact they have, and how to manage them.