Trust

Yesterday I attended the board meeting of the EICC and was most impressed: the sheer professionalism of the organisation was self evident and its self confidence understandable. As is so often the case the quality of leadership is critical...Hans Rissman doesn't need me to say it, but it is obvious he runs a tight and successful ship.

I am interested in leadership...from personal observation successful leaders come in different shapes and many sizes yet all share one commodity, the ability to inspire trust in those they lead... and that nearly always comes down to good judgement. Get it wrong and you'll soon be found out.

Which brings me neatly to tonight's news about Wendy Alexander. Our leader has admitted her team has acted outside the law...this is not good news.