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Leadership and Trust
by Zoe Roy When asked to write this blog reflecting on the theme of leadership, I started jotting down a few words about what leadership means to me. I enjoyed thinking about the many ways I have been led by others throughout my life and how those experiences made me feel. One memory that stood…
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Declan’s Leadership Blog
Declan Andrew talks personally about leadership Throughout life you have numerous people above and around you, some can lead, some can manage. Rarely do you get someone that can do both to a high standard. In fact it’s sometimes impossible to do both. Managing is ensuring those below are doing what they are meant to…
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Courage of leadership
By Iain Corbett I spent a large chunk of my life having no love, time or respect for ‘leaders’. I felt it was the actions of ‘leaders’ that meant me and my friends grew up in communities ravaged by poverty. I believed it was the decision of ‘leaders’ that meant that I was no longer…
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Interview with Sean from the National House Project Fife
NLN: Hi Sean, so can you tell us what does leadership means to you? S: Leadership. It’s like teamwork. I mean, like to even to be a leader, you need to be part of a team. You can’t just do it on your own, everyone needs a bit of help in life. You can’t do…
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Leadership Through Finding A Community, Empowering And Supporting Others
Written by Millicent Wenlock. I admit I never really perceived myself as a leader, or perhaps I never thought I’d get to a stage where I would be considered a leader. In recent years, we’ve seen a remarkable shift in how society approaches support for care experienced individuals to improve their social mobility, advocating for…
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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…
