Leadership
Bridges rolled after polls pile on the pressure
The return of TV channels’ political opinion polls piled the pressure on the National Party’s leader and kickstarted Friday’s move to replace him. Covid-19 has changed many things in politics and…
AudioTodd Muller is the new Leader of The National Party
Commentator Ben Thomas joins us to look back on a very big day for The National Party. Audio
Uncertainty around Simon Bridges' leadership following latest polls
Simon Bridges longevity as National Party leader is under threat given the latest political polls. Professor Claire Robinson Massey University, who's studied political leadership and political… Audio
What does good leadership look like?
Simon Wilson, senior writer for the New Zealand Herald has been considering leadership. Audio
Te Ara Whiti Minister, Kelvin Davis
The Government's words at Waitangi on creating space to hold meaningful conversaions with Maori, and to encourage all New Zealanders to cross the bridge in to the Maori World, requires leadership in… Audio
People who brag about their intellect aren't as smart as they think
People who are more willing to admit that their own knowledge and views might not be correct, are often more knowledgeable than people who brag about their intellect. Psychologist Elizabeth… Audio
New Zealand business: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
What helps drive good decision-making in successful New Zealand businesses, and what happens when companies get it wrong? Dr Ralph Bathurst has written a book detailing the stories of Kiwi companies… Audio
Companies urged to push leaders' media profile
A media monitoring company reckons leaders who are ‘out there’ more in the media reap rewards when the news turns bad for them. But would it be better for the rest of us if they stuck to their… Video, Audio
Companies urged to push leaders' media profile
A media monitoring company reckons leaders who are ‘out there’ more in the media reap rewards when the news turns bad for them. But would it be better for the rest of us if they stuck to their…
Video, AudioSurvey of NZ small business wellbeing shows troubling signs
Forty per cent of Kiwi small business owners feel running a small business impacts negatively on their mental health, while another 40% don't feel responsible for their staff's wellbeing. Xero's Craig… Audio
Damon Salesa - embrace Pacific innovators and leaders
Damon Salesa calls for greater recognition of Pacific innovators and leaders. The University of Auckland Pro Vice-Chancellor Pacific, says New Zealand is becoming more Pacific by the hour and Pacific… Audio
What makes a good leader?
Is leadership inherited? To what extent is it determined by your upbringing and surroundings? A new article from the BBC raises some interesting questions about whether leaders are born, made, or… Audio
Natalia D'Souza: Workplace bullying destroys people's lives
Dr Natalia D'Souza speaks to Jim about the ways bullying in the workplace can be dealt with and how good leaders could be trained to effectively deal with the problem which is showing no signs of… Audio
Simon Bridges' leadership in spotlight
Simon Bridges has emerged from today's caucus meeting saying he's confident he's leading a strong and united National party caucus, but that hasn't managed to put speculation about his leadership to… Audio
May still has her job, but her Brexit deal could be axed
Opinion - The British PM has won a leadership challenge but her Brexit deal isn't even on life support, writes David Townsend. Audio
Liberal Party leadership spills made harder
New rules to make leadership coups harder have been announced by Australia's Liberal Party.
Farah Palmer leading charge for women in rugby
New Zealand sports need to re-examine recruitment methods and boost women's confidence to seek leadership roles, former Black Fern captain and NZR board member Farah Palmer says. Audio
Rachel Morrison: the gender divide on job satisfaction
There's a big difference in how men and women experience job satisfaction. Research from Rachel Morrison, senior lecturer at AUT's Business School, reveals what makes people love their jobs and found… Audio
Countdown to new National leader
Should National’s new leader be a coalition builder or the person best positioned to take on a two-way race? Former ministers and MPs Don Brash, Heather Roy and Wayne Mapp talk to John Campbell ahead… Video, Audio
National's leadership rumours overshadow leader's speech
It was supposed to be Bill English's moment to describe the State of the Nation, but instead his speech was overshadowed by speculation about the state of his leadership. Audio