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I am writing this before we know the results of the American election and it has brought to mind a discussion I attended on leadership and social change. In the talk, three types of leadership were identified: heroic, managerial and social change leadership. Heroic leaders are what all political leaders and pundits seem to like. It is often characterised by a charismatic leader, who is clear, directive, sets personal goals and goes towards them. The achievements of the first one hundred days in office are identified with this type of leadership as are the betrayal of close followers and personal rather than a people centred agenda. It also proves fairly ineffectual in delivering long term social change. Heroic leadership is rare but that is often [...]

I am writing this on the Sunday after the referendum and am acutely aware of the huge changes that this has set in motion. In part, I believe the result clearly shows a disconnection between the politicians and the electorate and some of the media and ordinary people. In part I also think that it shows how London centric a lot of attitudes we take for granted have become. These are all matters that I am sure will be addressed. More importantly, from my point of view is how we go about our daily lives and what attitudes we hold. I am not fearful for our or our children’s future because I know that our society has been built on sound Christian principles, some inherited [...]