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What Does it take to be a Successful Leader? Advice from the CEOs

Jim Riley

31st August 2013

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This short BBC clip is an excellent introduction to some of the key skills and abilities that are required to be the leader of a complex business.

Among the suggestions are:

  • Doing the right thing (ethics)
  • Inspiring and sharing the core values throughout an organisation
  • Don't try to pretend to be someone you are not
  • Having a broad experience = rounded perspective
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Jim Riley

Jim co-founded tutor2u alongside his twin brother Geoff! Jim is a well-known Business writer and presenter as well as being one of the UK's leading educational technology entrepreneurs.

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