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What are the hallmarks of an effective leader? In this episode we turn to the world of soccer to look at one example of leadership: Jay Jay Okocha who played in the English Premier league and made his mark as Captain of Bolton Wanderers Football Club.  So good was his leadership, that his former manager at Bolton Wanderers encouraged Wayne Rooney as England Captain to follow Okocha’s leadership blueprint. So, what did Jay Jay do right? These are the things that we examine in this episode. What does it take to lead effectively wherever we are? These are some of the lessons we learn from Jay Jay’s example.   A study of Jay Jay’s leadership shows us how character prevails over ability in effective leadership. The lessons in this episode can be easily applied, and his example is one profile in leadership that will challenge us to lead wherever we are.

How important is trust between leaders and followers especially in politics and governance? With the political season upon us once again, Fusi looks at the crucial role trust plays in effective leadership in governance and the political space. We see how to lead effectively leaders need the trust of those they serve or seek to serve because they need their followers as necessary partners in the execution of policies and plans. Without trust, followers will not give the required cooperation and collaboration. Without trust, we cannot truly lead.  We learn how a leader’s conduct and decisions build or destroy trust and how this in turn impacts peoples’ trust in the institutions of government. Every action of yours as a leader or aspiring leader in government or in the political space determines how much trust people will have not only in you but also in the institutions that you represent.  For leaders and aspiring leaders in government, the political space and beyond, this podcast will help you understand what is required of you to build trust.