Our leadership development podcast series offers support and encouragement for existing, new and aspiring leaders in voluntary, community or social enterprises across North Yorkshire.
‘Ordinary Extraordinary Leaders’ offers leaders an easily accessible and flexible development opportunity – with something for everyone, no matter where they are in their career.
In this inspiring episode, Sue Vasey, CEO of Chain Lane Community Hub, chats to Mike Hickman, Leadership Development and Training Manager at Community First Yorkshire, about how starting with a bold, barrier-free “utopia” vision can transform strategic planning for charities. Drawing from her decades in the voluntary sector - and the journey to save and revitalise Chain Lane Community Centre - Sue explains why leaders should define their ideal destination first, then work back to ...
3 Jul 2025
Fur-Lined Ruts and the Freedom to Fail: Richard Cooper on Leadership that Liberates
Richard Cooper discusses his leadership philosophy with Mike Hickman, emphasizing accountability and embracing failure as fuel for growth in this interview.
27 May 2025
The Curious Case of the Umbrella in the Boardroom
Sally Steadman discusses board functionality, emphasizing that governance involves trust and diversity, while Mike Hickman interviews her about leadership.
14 May 2025
Mind over Manager
Mike Hickman interviews Mark Willis about prioritizing mental health for managers and leaders, exploring how managers foster confidence and safety within their teams in this interview.
22 Apr 2025
The Secret Sauce of Servant Leadership
Emma Pears, CEO of SELFA, reveals the essential elements of servant leadership, including courage and humility, in an interview about her 30 years in the social sector.
4 Dec 2024
Snakes on a plane
Mike Hickman, Leadership Development & Training Manager, examines how flawed incentives sabotage well-meaning plans, drawing parallels to unexpected challenges, in this interview.
11 Jul 2024
Change management by changing management
Liz Lockey, Chief Offer of Hambleton Community Action, explores how leaders foster change by nurturing supportive behaviors and knowing when to stabilize, in this interview.
5 Jun 2024
In Trustees we trust
Shahida Iqbal discusses her leadership journey through serving as a trustee, highlighting the development of critical thinking and strategic direction within charitable organizations in this interview.
10 Apr 2024
Meet Peter Principle
Mike Hickman, Leadership Training and Development Manager, explores the Peter Principle, explaining how leaders can grow even when promoted to a point of perceived incompetence in this interview.
4 Mar 2024
Be a purposeful pioneer
JK McQuinn from Where the Mind Grows encourages listeners to reconnect with nature, break self-imposed rules, and prioritize well-being to enhance leadership capabilities in this interview.
5 Feb 2024
Once upon a time
Jill Quinn, CEO of Dementia Forward, recounts her leadership journey, highlighting her passion and vision for leaders in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector in this interview.
10 Jan 2024
Sex, Power and Politics in the VCSE Sector
Chris Hailey-Norris, CEO of Up For Yorkshire, examines the dynamics of people and relationships, focusing on leadership interactions shaped by diverse perceptions in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector.
6 Dec 2023
How not to break people
Mike Hickman, Leadership Development & Training Manager, explores how self-care becomes essential to avoid harming others, especially in leadership roles, during this interview.
14 Nov 2023
What I've learned from bad leaders
Leadership Development Manager Mike Hickman analyzes the traits of ineffective leaders, revealing valuable insights into what constitutes exceptional leadership in an interview.
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Richard Cooper
Sally Steadman
Mark Willis
Emma Pears
Liz Lockey
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