
Perspectives on leadership
Watch time: 10 mins Added: 01/10/2020
There are many different approaches to leadership. But what makes a strong leader?
We ask these business leaders for their perspectives on leadership in our video series. They reflect on their experiences leading through COVID-19 and on what their priorities will be for the challenges ahead.

Belinda Youngs - CEO, Cooplands Quality Bakers
Join Belinda as she reflects on the qualities of a strong leader and how she personally approached leading her staff through the COVID-19 crisis.
9:23 am, October 30 2020

Angus Thirlwell - CEO and Co-founder, Hotel Chocolat
Find out what Angus thinks people are looking for from their leadership and how he maintained staff motivation through COVID-19.
11:33 am, September 29 2020

Nigel Whitehead - Director of External Affairs, BAE Systems and Be the Business PLG Member
Join Nigel to hear what benefits strong leadership can bring to an organisation, large or small.
3:09 pm, September 28 2020

Mashood Akmal - Director of Innovation and Strategy, Aeroservices
Find out how Mashood approached leadership in the face of COVID-19 and what his top tip is for other leaders.
3:42 pm, September 25 2020
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