Research shows the most effective leaders are good listeners and aware of their own biases. Above all, people must believe they are ‘one of us’.
- Associate Professor, School of Management and Marketing Te Kahui Kahurangi, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
In the past, crisis leadership has skewed towards displays of strength over compassion. New research suggests something is shifting.
Poor personal and party polling early in the government’s term puts the spotlight on Christopher Luxon’s leadership. He has the power bases, but can he mobilise them effectively – and in time?
Politics is about appearances as much as policy. But it’s possible to make an informed judgment about political leaders, if we know what to look for.
Personal bias, upbringing and even popular dramas can influence the way we evaluate political leadership. As election day nears, how might we make more balanced judgments?
The election campaign’s first live TV debate offered a glimpse of the leadership challenge faced by Labour’s Chris Hipkins – to connect with voter’s values and interests, not just their current mood.
La démission de la première ministre néo-zélandaise, dont l’action aura été largement saluée dans le monde entier, invite à s’interroger sur la violence des attaques sexistes dont elle a fait l’objet.
Despite women now having equal representation within New Zealand’s parliament, the misogynistic abuse directed at Jacinda Ardern shows equal treatment of women in leadership is still a long way off.
Opposition Leader Christopher Luxon’s response shows he is willing to set aside personal values for what is politically expedient, choosing pragmatism over idealism.
Inspirational and brave, the Ukrainian president exhibits all seven ‘virtues’ of effective crisis leadership.
Extreme abuse directed at Jacinda Ardern is part of a wider problem of sexism and misogyny in politics. Research suggests it may be on the increase.
New Zealand’s National MPs are set to elect their fifth leader in just four years to take on Jacinda Ardern’s government. What “habits of the unsuccessful” should they avoid in their next leader?
Dealing with what have been called ‘wicked’ and ‘adaptive’ problems is a huge challenge for political leaders. A ‘clumsy’ response can be inevitable – and even desirable.
Leaders need to focus on minimizing the COVID-19 harm to both lives and livelihoods if they’re to win support from the electorate.
As they prepare for the final TV leaders’ debate, Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins share the same challenge: overcoming voter perceptions based on masculine definitions of leadership.
Perdana Menteri Selandia Baru Jacinda Ardern memberikan teladan bagi kebanyakan politikus Barat dalam kepemimpinan di tengah krisis.
La autora, que investiga y enseña liderazgo, afirma que la primera ministra de Nueva Zelanda Jacinda Ardern está dando a la mayoría de los políticos occidentales una clase magistral sobre liderazgo en crisis.
As someone who researches and teaches leadership, I’d argue New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is giving most Western politicians a masterclass in crisis leadership.
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