Oxford Saïd Voices - Leadership Decisions, Episode 1

Oxford Saïd Voices - Leadership Decisions, Episode 1

June 23, 2026 · 15 min

About this episode

This episode explores leadership through historical and philosophical perspectives, emphasizing emotional intelligence and decision-making.

In this episode, the conversation explores leadership through the lens of history, philosophy, politics, and human behaviour. The discussion reflects on what ancient thinkers such as Plato and Aristotle can teach modern leaders, while also examining emotional intelligence, self-leadership, decision-making, and the risks of cognitive bias. An engaging discussion on how leaders can balance conviction with humility, manage change, recognise mistakes, and avoid the mental traps that can shape decisions in organisations and public life.

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