Leadership Special: What really makes a modern leader?

24/06/2025 45 min
Leadership Special: What really makes a modern leader?

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In this one-off special of the Core Insights Podcast from Warwick Business School, we’re doing something a bit different. Core Insights has teamed up with the Lead Out Loud team to dig deep into one of the most talked-about — and often misunderstood — topics in business today: leadership.Marking the release of the Core Insights Magazine: Leadership Edition, we brought together two leadership voices who bridge academic theory and real-world experience:·       Associate Professor Dimitrios Spyridonidis, an expert in leading change at Warwick Business School·       Sanjiv Patel, chair of the WBS UK and Europe Alumni Network and founder of Sanjiv Speaks, a platform for leadership coaching and mentoringTogether, they explore what it takes to lead with impact in today’s fast-moving world — and why traditional ideas of leadership don’t always hold up.They cover:·       Why leadership isn’t about having all the answers, but asking the right questions·       How meaningful change starts beyond the boardroom·       The mindset shifts that help leaders navigate uncertainty and inspire actionWhether you're leading a team or looking to make a difference, this episode offers practical insights and fresh thinking.► Explore more leadership research: www.wbs.ac.uk/research/our-expertise/leadership/► Follow us on LinkedIn for our Core Insights newsletter: www.linkedin.com/school/warwick-business-school/► Help us improve the podcast — share your feedback: forms.office.com/e/pTz8dp4vQU