Stephen Carter - Group CEO, Informa
The Leadership Lab
Stephen Carter, Group CEO of Informa, on the realities of building and sustaining leadership across radically different contexts, from the boardroom to government and back again. ————————— Originally published: 19 February 2026
info_outline
Irene Tracey - Vice Chancellor, University of Oxford
The Leadership Lab
Professor Irene Tracey, Vice Chancellor of the University of Oxford, on what it means to lead with optimism, honesty, and deep care for the environments in which people learn and thrive. ————————— Originally published: 13 January 2026
info_outline
Joe Clark - 16th Prime Minister of Canada
The Leadership Lab
Right Honourable Joe Clark, 16th Prime Minister of Canada and former Foreign Minister, on the realities of political leadership, and choosing impact over visibility in a performative age. ————————— Originally published: 25 November 2025
info_outline
Anna Fontcuberta i Morral - President, EPFL
The Leadership Lab
Anna Fontcuberta i Morral, President of EPFL, on global citizenship, authentic leadership, and the courage it takes to make decisions for the common good. ————————— Originally published: 2 November 2025
info_outline
Alison Buchanan - Artistic Director, Pegasus Opera
The Leadership Lab
Alison Buchanan, Artistic Director of Pegasus Opera, on confronting racism, speaking your truth, and making difficult leadership decisions–even when it means upsetting friends or colleagues. ————————— Originally published: 17 July 2025
info_outline
Sergei Guriev - Dean, London Business School
The Leadership Lab
Professor Sergei Guriev, Dean of London Business School, on the value of negative feedback, the rise of radical transparency, and evidence-based strategies to counter misinformation on social media. ————————— Originally published: 27 May 2025
info_outline
Shearer West - Vice-Chancellor, University of Leeds
The Leadership Lab
Professor Shearer West, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leeds, on the importance of arts and humanities degrees, leading with empathy, and navigating challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field. ————————— Originally published: 18 April 2025
info_outline
Hugh Brady - President, Imperial College London
The Leadership Lab
Professor Hugh Brady, President of Imperial College London, on the surprising benefits of imposter syndrome, the challenges of leading the world’s second highest-ranked university, and the resilience required to thrive as a leader. ————————— Originally published: 3 March 2025
info_outline
Fabio Piano - Vice-Chancellor, NYU Abu Dhabi
The Leadership Lab
Fabio Piano, Vice-Chancellor at NYU Abu Dhabi, on the importance of facilitating others' reaching their full potential, and the insights drawn from a lack of scientific voices in government. ————————— Originally published: 28 January 2025
info_outline
Deborah Prentice - Vice Chancellor, University of Cambridge
The Leadership Lab
Professor Deborah Prentice, Vice Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, on the rich and uniquely complex nature of Cambridge University, and the transformative power of leading with questions. ————————— Originally published: 10 December 2024
info_outline