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Ordinary extraordinary leaders

Ordinary extraordinary leaders

By: Community First Yorkshire
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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.

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Episodes
  • Mind over Manager
    May 14 2025

    Why is mental health a critical issue for managers and leaders in the VCSE sector? To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, Mark Willis from Wider Sky Training chats to Mike Hickman, Leadership Development and Training Manager at Community First Yorkshire, about the consequences of not giving our mental health the same priority as our physical health, and how line managers can help their team members feel confident and safe at work.

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    8 mins
  • The Secret Sauce of Servant Leadership
    Apr 22 2025

    In this inspiring tenth episode of our 'Ordinary Extraordinary Leaders' podcast series, Emma Pears, CEO of SELFA, shares lessons from her 30 years in the social sector. She explores the core ingredients that combine to make up the secret sauce of servant leadership - courage, authenticity, listening, and humility - and how they’ve shaped her journey. Honest, practical, and heartfelt, this is a must-listen for leaders who want to lead with purpose.

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    17 mins
  • Snakes on a plane
    Dec 4 2024

    The ninth of our 'Ordinary Extraordinary Leaders' podcast series, listen to Mike Hickman, Leadership Development & Training Manager at Community First Yorkshire as he explores how bad incentives can undermine good intentions - with a snake or two thrown in along the way.

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    13 mins

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