‘Some leaders only want to hear the good news’: politicians tell us how political careers can end Editors' Picks Politicians rely heavily on their staff, colleagues, and other support and info to do their jobs. Rejecting that help can cost them their jobs.
PSsst! The Greeks show how it’s done Friday March 25, 2022 By The Mandarin Editors' Picks Talking about democracy at work, did someone say democracy?, did someone say election?, Arnie mentions ze war. PSSst! Here's what we've heard.
Ahead of the New Zealand election, Todd Muller’s resignation is a national nightmare – and a sign of a toxic political culture Tuesday July 14, 2020 By Richard Shaw Editors' Picks This is not just another leadership spill, coup or change. In fact, nothing about this is routine.
What key quality should Australia’s next PM have? Thursday May 9, 2019 By Jayani Nadarajalingam Career Advice There are many characteristics of political leadership – strength, courage, wisdom, vision, judgment, responsiveness. All are elusive, difficult to describe in the abstract, and turn…
Rome's Augustus and the allure of the strongman Wednesday January 23, 2019 By Frederik Vervaet Editors' Picks The Roman emperor Augustus is often held up as a model statesman, but a University of Melbourne expert warns admirers should be careful what they…
Can politics build, rather than divide? Tuesday October 2, 2018 By The Mandarin Australian Capital Territory Dennis Richardson has joined a non-partisan prize that embraces the question: what are the qualities of real political leadership.
Give us respect, and no more gotcha games: Parkinson's plea Friday December 4, 2015 By Tom Burton Features Incoming public service chief Martin Parkinson opens up about his approach to reform, the need for political leadership, more risk taking and innovation from public…
