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Liam Black has extensive experience as a founder and CEO of various social businesses between 1998-2008. In 2008, he co-founded Wavelength. He is married with three kids and one dog. NESTA is an independent organization in the UK with £350 million in endowment that invests in high-tech startups, informs policy, and inspires innovation in areas like science, technology and the arts. Leadership should inspire and develop people to achieve both social and financial goals while staying true to values. Power can be shared without undermining authority. The role is to help people, especially the overlooked, realize their potential.
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BIC3 Unimerco Mads Molbak on Attitude is Everything
This document outlines the HR philosophy and management principles of Kyocera Unimerco. It emphasizes that attitude is more important than titles or authority, and that leadership should focus on motivation, explanation, and respect for individuals rather than orders, blame, or threats. The HR department's mission is to recruit the right team by ensuring a good workplace and that employees are informed and happy. The document stresses the importance of mutual understanding between management and employees, and of clear goals, expectations, and information sharing to create security and coherence. It defines the formula for success as Ability x Effort x Attitude and explains that attitude cannot be trained, only developed through one's values and character.
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Liam leadership
- 2. 1998 – 2004 CEO FRC Group 1997 Founding Director of Create 2000 Founder Bulky Bob’s 2002 Co-founder the Cat’s Pyjamas 2004 Co-author There’s No business Like Social Business 2004 – 2008 CEO of Fifteen 2004 Fifteen Amsterdam 2005 Fifteen Events 2006 Fifteens Cornwall and Melbourne February 2008 Co-founder of Wavelength Married to Maggie, three kids, one dog
- 3. NESTA is the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts – an independent body with a mission to make the UK more innovative. Backed by an endowment of £350 million, we invest in early-stage high-tech companies, inform and shape policy, and deliver practical programmes that inspire others to solve the big social and environmental challenges of the future. www.nesta.org.uk
- 7. “I aint no-one no more” Georgie, graduate 2005
- 8. What is leadership for? To inspire, support and develop our people so we reach our social and financial goals - and stay true to our values. My core beliefs about leadership : Everyone has amazing potential and the job is to help people – particularly the overlooked – to realise it. Power can be shared without undermining my authority Leadership is a gift not a weapon It’s actually quite simple
- 9. And now, a guide to failed leadership models as tried by Liam Black
- 10. “Do it because you believe in me”
- 11. “Don’t worry I’ll save you – I can do everything”
- 12. “Do it or else”
- 13. So, how do your people experience your leadership? On a good day? On a bad day?
- 15. A recipe for leadership success 1 very clear purpose (clearly communicated) 1 set of matured values (keep fresh, never use frozen) 1 team of best quality people (hard boiled) 1 highly competitive streak (extra strong) A tonne of hard work A fistful of forgiveness 1 good pinch of opportunism Mix, season well with truthfulness and good humour. Best shared with others. Warning : use of any bullshit will cause nausea in those around you