The Leadership Lab

By The Laidlaw Foundation

The Leadership Lab podcast is the antidote to the idea of leaders being heroes or zeros. It is designed to explore the complexities of leadership and what it means to be both effective and ethical, de... more

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How many episodes does The Leadership Lab have?

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.

The Leadership Lab episodes:

April 02, 2026 Shearer West - Vice-Chancellor, University of Leeds
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.

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Originally published: 18 April 2025
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42min
April 02, 2026 Hugh Brady - President, Imperial College London
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.

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Originally published: 3 March 2025
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36min
April 02, 2026 Fabio Piano - Vice-Chancellor, NYU Abu Dhabi
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.

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Originally published: 28 January 2025
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46min
March 18, 2026 Deborah Prentice - Vice Chancellor, University of Cambridge
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.

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Originally published: 10 December 2024
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44min
March 18, 2026 Michael Spence - President and Provost of University College London
Dr Michael Spence, President and Provost of University College London (UCL), on his diverse leadership journey, UCL's challenger ethos, and his vision for fostering global impact through education.

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Originally published: 24 September 2024
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45min
March 18, 2026 Larry Kramer - President and Vice Chancellor, London School of Economics
Professor Larry Kramer, President and Vice Chancellor of the London School of Economics, on his multifaceted career, philanthropic principles, and the forward-looking vision for LSE.

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Originally published: 27 August 2024
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49min
March 18, 2026 Lee Newman - Dean, IE Business School
Lee Newman, Dean of IE Business School, on innovative leadership, and blending the worlds of storytelling and strategic decision-making to navigate the complexities of modern academia and business.

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Originally published: 14 March 2024
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53min
March 18, 2026 Rose Patten - Former Chancellor, University of Toronto
Dr Rose Patten, 34th Chancellor of the University of Toronto, on her personal leadership journey across three sectors and her new book 'Intentional Leadership: The Big 8 Capabilities Setting Leaders Apart.'

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Originally published: 20 February 2024
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40min
March 18, 2026 Helen Clark - Former Prime Minister of New Zealand
Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, explores her distinguished career and the impact her leadership has had on both national and global stages.

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Originally published: 8 January 2024
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43min
March 18, 2026 Éloïc Peyrache - Dean & General Director, HEC Paris
Éloïc Peyrache, Dean & General Director at HEC Paris, on social injustice, the opportunity to have an impact on who people become, and why the world is a triangle. ————————— Originally published: 8 December 2023
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49min

FAQs about The Leadership Lab:

How many episodes does The Leadership Lab have?

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.