Leadership Refuel - What will your leadership leave behind? (2016)
https://youtu.be/m0T5uLHUjaU
...so where did Trump lead us?!
During this refuel, we attempted to spark a conversation using the American Presidential election (to check out our teaser click here).
A little to our surprise the reaction we were half expecting, didn’t eventuate. Instead the community acknowledged the event, but swiftly moved on to explore leadership in terms of “why” we do things – and how we as leaders either continue with the accepted norms or decide to reject them.
In our brief thought exchange regarding Trump, one point became clear, despite the negative aspects of Trump's campaign there is a clear view of the people that he has listened to them – these potential followers weren’t happy with the ‘norm’ and wanted change. When someone decided to stand for what the followership wanted, that person was then chosen to be their leader.
During the remainder of the evening we discussed what it meant to be a leader that could successfully guide a followership out of the status quo and into new unchartered territory…. Principles Based Leadership.
Through Principles Based Leadership we demonstrate our values, Principles Based Leadership is walking the walk and is the aspect of leadership that builds and sustains the trust of our followership.
An insight shared by a TLF community member, was ..."for Trump, he now has an enormous challenge to change from what he is perceived as by many, into the leader his is perceived to be by few".
I would ask, are many of us not in that same position?!
Thanks for a great session, Ben
During this refuel, we attempted to spark a conversation using the American Presidential election (to check out our teaser click here).
A little to our surprise the reaction we were half expecting, didn’t eventuate. Instead the community acknowledged the event, but swiftly moved on to explore leadership in terms of “why” we do things – and how we as leaders either continue with the accepted norms or decide to reject them.
In our brief thought exchange regarding Trump, one point became clear, despite the negative aspects of Trump's campaign there is a clear view of the people that he has listened to them – these potential followers weren’t happy with the ‘norm’ and wanted change. When someone decided to stand for what the followership wanted, that person was then chosen to be their leader.
During the remainder of the evening we discussed what it meant to be a leader that could successfully guide a followership out of the status quo and into new unchartered territory…. Principles Based Leadership.
Through Principles Based Leadership we demonstrate our values, Principles Based Leadership is walking the walk and is the aspect of leadership that builds and sustains the trust of our followership.
An insight shared by a TLF community member, was ..."for Trump, he now has an enormous challenge to change from what he is perceived as by many, into the leader his is perceived to be by few".
I would ask, are many of us not in that same position?!
Thanks for a great session, Ben
CEO, Ben Baldwin supporting Child Health Researchers (2015)
This week Minister for Science & Innovation, Leeanne Enoch visited the Child Health Research Centre to promote Professor Roslyn Boyd's e-health project which is helping transform medical care for regional and remote children with cerebral palsy and brain injuries. Roslyn was a recipient of a Queensland Government Smart Futures Co-investment grant.
CEO, Ben Baldwin meets a milestone (2015)
Last Friday, 27th November 2015, State Health Minister Cameron Dick opened the Centre for Child Health Research at South Brisbane. TLF CEO, Ben Baldwin, was brought in by the University of Queensland in December 2014 during a time of turmoil to Project Manage the completion of the building and facilitate the relocation of over 300 researchers and their specialised equipment into the new research facility. Ben said "...a fantastic milestone, to see the building opened and to have recognised the opportunity Brisbane now has to advance Child Health Research with real tangible outcomes."
The Leadership Foundation @ Innovate Ipswich (2015)
TLF CEO, Ben Baldwin and son, Eddie Baldwin attended "Innovate Ipswich" - Meet Up meeting at the Brookwater Golf & Country Club, where Eddie met Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale and told Paul all about his business idea. It was fantastic to see fearlessly talk to grown-ups about his idea, a number of people have offered to help Eddie with it and many are keen to follow his progress. He doesn't realise he has a followership :)
The Leadership Foundation @ Start-Up Ipswich (2015)
TLF CEO, Ben Baldwin caught up with Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale and Councillor Paul Tully at a Meet-Up meeting "Start-Up Ipswich" where he had the opportunity to present to the group outlining the offerings and benefits of The Leadership Foundation and how we can partner with organisations to help the leaders grow as their businesses do.
We now meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month (2015)
We are now meeting every 3rd Wednesday of every month, from 5.30pm to 9.30pm at the United Service Club - so now you can create a repeat occurrence in your calendar.
Our new Home - The United Service Club (2015)
After searching all over Brisbane, we have finally found a venue that we can call home - The United Service Club
Located on Wickham Terrace on the edge of the Brisbane CBD is the magnificent United Service Club Queensland. The Club is a tranquil oasis of calm in the middle of Brisbane's bustle where one can relax and unwind in elegance and style - a perfect atmosphere for the community of The Leadership foundation.
The Club is conveniently located for easy use of public transport, a short stroll from Central Station and Bus Stop 140 on Wickham Terrace. The Club also offers complimentary parking after 5pm, with the car park entrance readily accessible via Upper Edward Street approximately 150m from the Wickham Terrace/Upper Edward Street intersection.
Located on Wickham Terrace on the edge of the Brisbane CBD is the magnificent United Service Club Queensland. The Club is a tranquil oasis of calm in the middle of Brisbane's bustle where one can relax and unwind in elegance and style - a perfect atmosphere for the community of The Leadership foundation.
The Club is conveniently located for easy use of public transport, a short stroll from Central Station and Bus Stop 140 on Wickham Terrace. The Club also offers complimentary parking after 5pm, with the car park entrance readily accessible via Upper Edward Street approximately 150m from the Wickham Terrace/Upper Edward Street intersection.
The Leadership Foundation - 'Inaugural Event' (9th May 2015)
We had a fantastic showing at our Inaugural Event this last Saturday. We had 40 people from across Brisbane, different industries and varying stages of career pathways. The response has been positive and supportive, Ian and I are very encouraged and we are currently organising another introductory event and a follow up event.
Below are some photos from our first event - forgive me, photography isn't my strong point!
Thank you to Morgan Stanley and the Qld State Library for their support as well as to all the participants. We look forward to walking our leadership journey's with you.
Below are some photos from our first event - forgive me, photography isn't my strong point!
Thank you to Morgan Stanley and the Qld State Library for their support as well as to all the participants. We look forward to walking our leadership journey's with you.
