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What is leadership for the greater good?
Against a backdrop of unethical conduct, irresponsible leadership and distrust of authorities and institutions, there is a pervasive sense that we are not well served by our leaders. There is a sense that, too often, leaders are disposed to serve a narrow group of interests before the public interest. As a result, there is a yearning for a culture of leadership that serves the greater good.
How the coronavirus pandemic is (finally) resulting in leadership for the greater good
In the space of six weeks, the threat posed by COVID-19 and the sudden absence of partisanship from the political landscape have ushered in a focus on leadership for the greater good, the likes of which we haven’t seen for years. Leadership for the greater good occurs when leaders create value for society in a manner that is transparent, accountable
BEST ON GROUND: WHY AUSTRALIANS THINK SPORTING BODIES PROVIDE STRONGEST LEADERSHIP FOR PUBLIC GOOD
Australians love sport. Whether it be record crowds at the recent Boomers v USA basketball game, or the record numbers who sign up as loyal members of our professional teams, sport plays a major role in the Australian community. However, it is not just what happens on the court or field that matters. A new survey from Swinburne University has found
GETTING OUT OF LIQUOR AND POKIES WILL COST WOOLWORTHS, BUT DELIVER LASTING BENEFITS
The Woolworths Group proclaims it celebrates “family-friendly values”. Within its supermarkets the company has sought to demonstrate this commitment. Woolies gives out free fruit to kids, for example, and no longer gives out plastic bags. Its goal, the group states, is to “inspire our customers to consume all of our products in a healthy, sustainable way”. It’s a noble goal –
NEW RESEARCH SHOWS AUSTRALIANS LACK FAITH IN OUR POLITICAL PARTIES TO PROVIDE REAL LEADERSHIP
Most Australians have had enough of the opportunistic point-scoring that characterises politics today and want leaders who put the public interest first. With the federal election a little over a month away, it appears many Australians have little faith the winners will be able to provide the type of leadership that can change the country in a meaningful way. According
One-third of Australians think banks do nothing for the public good
In a survey of 1,000 Australians, 35.4% agreed banking and financial institutions show ‘no leadership for the greater good’. The leaders of our banks and financial institutions are seen as the most self-serving in the nation, according to a national survey undertaken by researchers at Swinburne University of Technology. More than a third (35.4%) of respondents believe banking and financial
