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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:

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.

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.

Five ways to make your listening count
21 October 2026

Five ways to make your listening count

Listening isn't about staying quiet. Five practical ways leaders can make sure people feel heard and that what they say makes a difference.

Why leadership development never stops
20 October 2026

Why leadership development never stops

IoL trustee Oliver Rendell reflects on what trusteeship really means, how it’s helped his journey, and why investing in leadership development should never stop.

Workplace Loneliness: How Leaders Build Connection
19 October 2026

Workplace Loneliness: How Leaders Build Connection

Discover how leaders can reduce workplace loneliness, strengthen team connection and create a culture where people feel included, valued and supported.

Leadership Briefing: 19 October 2026
19 October 2026

Leadership Briefing: 19 October 2026

Explore what the latest policy and economic reports mean for leaders, from inclusive growth and financial resilience to the future of work and strategic decision-making.

Why Every Leader Needs a Mentor
16 October 2026

Why Every Leader Needs a Mentor

Mentoring is something most of us have heard of, but how many of us could actually explain what a good mentoring relationship looks like or why we might need one? 

What does it really mean to lead with your values?
15 October 2026

What does it really mean to lead with your values?

Do you take ownership when things don’t go to plan? Do you take the time to listen when deadlines are tight? Are you willing to speak up when something doesn’t feel right?

Institute of Leadership appoints Interim Managing Director
13 October 2026

Institute of Leadership appoints Interim Managing Director

The Institute of Leadership (IoL) has appointed Annette Wade-Clarke as Interim Managing Director, as the organisation enters an important new phase.