Alex Haslam: The Academic View of Self & Leadership

Published: May 14, 2021, 6 a.m.

A fascinating insight on humanity through the eyes and work of this Social Psychologist, Professor Alex Haslam, from the University of Queensland.

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We discuss

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  • The Stanford Prison Experiment (conforming to role) versus (his work as cocreator of) the BBC Prion Experiment. 
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  • Milgram's experiments and work on conforming to authority - see Alex's TED talk about this - 'The Psychology of Tyranny: Did Milgram Get It Wrong?'
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  • Leaders as 'Entrepreneurs of Identity'. One can only be a leader when you have engaged followership. It is not a title, it is a way of being. 
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  • Our sense of self comes from how we identify within groups. 
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Alex's books and collaborations can all be found here - alex-haslam

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Thought starters from Gabi & Amelia & Rob (our wonderous editor!)

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Simon Sinek puts leadership beautifully here - 'Most Toxic Person in the Workplace'

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First Follower: Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy 

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Group - You Tube TV series

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Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman - speaks to many of the topics raised in this episode

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You can get hold of Gabi & Amelia here:

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Cast & Crew

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