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Leadership
By Dillon Kennedy As I reflect on my path to leadership, I recognise it as both a clearly defined journey and a complex maze filled with unexpected challenges. At 30 years old, my perspective on leadership has transformed significantly over the past decade, showcasing the growth that comes with experience—though I might humbly argue that…
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Blogs from InVoice
By Kayla and Hollie InVoice: two young people reflect on their experience of their NLN funded leadership project Over the past year, InVoice (the youth forum for young people mentored by intandem) has been working on a project funded by the National Leadership Network. The group has been working hard to organise events bringing all…
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Leadership
Gary Brown from the National Leadership Network talks about his thoughts on leadership I have always thought that ‘leadership’ is quite an interesting and sometimes controversial concept. I think that is what drew me to apply for the job I am now doing with the National Leadership Network (NLN). Who are leaders? Is it politicians?…
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Leadership in many ways
JJ shares his thoughts on different styles of leadership I am JJ Liggins, a member of Steering Group at the National Leadership Network (NLN). I have always been interested in leadership and that is why I am writing this blog while I am on work experience with the NLN. Leadership is viewed differently depending on…
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My leadership story
Heather McKenzie talks about her leadership journey in Perth and Kinross. “I became involved with what is now known as the Perth Champion’s Board in 2015. I was 17 years old and had never really met anyone else with experience of the care system besides my sister. I was introduced to Champs as a Participation…
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Stirling Champs, a leadership blog
Lewis talks about his leadership “Hey I’m Lewis, I’m 16! I belong to Stirling Champs. As a young person I attend the Monday night group and we get involved in all sorts! Tonight we had a good old discussion about what we wanted shared at Stirling’s Corporate Parenting meeting which is happening later this week…
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Falkirk Champs, a leadership blog.
Snowy talks about their leadership journey with the Falkirk Champs The Falkirk Champs Ordinally launched back on the 9th Aug 2017, we are one of the Champs Boards funded by Life Changes Trust. We (Falkirk Champs) are a group of care experienced young people who are working to make positive change in the care system. We have a…
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My work experience week with the National Leadership Network (NLN)
A blog by JJ Liggins My work experience has been a blast with the NLN. I have met some amazing people and had some great conversations. I was already part of the NLN Steering Group, so I had a few familiar faces to speak to when I was there; that really helped me and I…
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The National Leadership Network (NLN) and Sports Leadership
A blog by JJ Liggins I applied for a job at the NLN around eight months ago to be part of a team that would work with people with care experience. After two interviews I got the job and became part of the National Leadership Network Steering Group where we use zoom calls to have…
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A blog by Jimmy Paul
Meaningful Leadership If we are going to address the gross inequities across Scotland (which the pandemic and cost of living crisis has further exposed) then we need people who will build a new way of doing things. In response to such a provocation, people often say ‘we need leadership’. But what is leadership? I vividly…
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