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Welcome to our leadership blog - where ideas, experiences, and expertise come together. Hear from our community, expand your leadership toolkit, stay ahead with trends and insights, and keep up to date with Institute news.

Leadership news, trends & insights:

Why listening isn't always easy
05 November 2026

Why listening isn't always easy

Listening isn't always straightforward. A difficult conversation, a tight schedule or an uncomfortable piece of feedback can test even the most well-intentioned leader.

Are your people learning the way you think?
04 November 2026

Are your people learning the way you think?

Workplace learning used to be easy to spot. Someone identified a gap, booked a course and sent people back to work hoping something useful would stick.

Leadership Briefing: 2 November 2026
02 November 2026

Leadership Briefing: 2 November 2026

This briefing explores what the latest policy announcements and research tell us about those relationships, and the implications for leadership practice.

The Oxford Exchange Gains Institute Approved Status
30 October 2026

The Oxford Exchange Gains Institute Approved Status

The Institute of Leadership is delighted to welcome The Oxford Exchange Leadership Programme as a new Institute Approved programme, recognising its commitment to developing confident, capable and globally minded future leaders.

Budget 2026: What Leaders Need to Know
29 October 2026

Budget 2026: What Leaders Need to Know

The Chancellor's Budget contains immediate measures for businesses alongside longer-term changes to investment, skills and local growth. For leaders, the task is to identify what will affect their organisation directly, what may create opportunities, and which changes still depend on implementation.

The evolving boardroom: Reflections on 20 years in governance and ‘the chair’
28 October 2026

The evolving boardroom: Reflections on 20 years in governance and ‘the chair’

IoL Chair Emrys Green asks what makes a board fit for the future - and argues that good governance starts with more than simply having a seat at the table.

AI Regulation is Changing. What Does It Mean for UK Leaders?
27 October 2026

AI Regulation is Changing. What Does It Mean for UK Leaders?

As AI regulation develops, UK leaders face difficult questions about governance, oversight, accountability and responsible use. Here's what organisations should be thinking about now.

Leadership Briefing: 26 October 2026
26 October 2026

Leadership Briefing: 26 October 2026

From workforce confidence in AI to fair progression and future talent pipelines, explore key insights for leaders this week.

When Your Strengths Lead to Self-Sabotage in Leadership
26 October 2026

When Your Strengths Lead to Self-Sabotage in Leadership

You know the conversation you need to have. You know the boundary you need to set. You can see what would help. Yet somehow, you find yourself doing the opposite.