With special guest:
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Dr Tim Hawkes
…in conversation with Bill Kable and Ken Thompson
What the world needs now is leadership and that is our topic today.
Our guest in this program was one of Australia’s leading educators whose book Ten Leadership Lessons You Must Teach Your Teenager takes a different approach to the topic of leadership. This book is not addressed to the business people trying to get higher on the greasy pole of corporate success. Dr Hawkes writes for mums and dads to share some wisdom with their teenage children.
Based on his great experience from many years teaching and leading thousands of students Dr Hawkes provides parents with realistic expectations and their children with challenges that the contemporary teen can reasonably be expected to achieve.
In our discussion today we ask Dr Hawkes if leadership is born or can it be learned. We learn about the concept of “servant-hearted leadership”. We ask if everyone can be a leader. Can someone be a leader all the time? You can learn a lot by listening to this leader.
A problem that we have been hearing a lot about lately is bullying. Dr Hawkes has had to deal with this issue for many years and he has some practical tips for everyone who has had to confront it.
In addition to the everyday need for leadership the book provides insights into great leaders in ancient and modern history. For anyone who doubts the ability of an unrecognised individual to make changes to a powerful system just think about the power of a tiny mosquito when a person is trying to go to sleep.
Although the book is directed at parents to help teach their children we will all learn from this program. Our guest today is an eloquent exponent of what it takes to be a leader. He also acknowledges that there is a time to be a leader and a time to be a follower. Something for everyone and a show not to be missed.
Dr Tim Hawkes
Dr Tim Hawkes is the author of many books, including the bestselling Ten Conversations You Must Have with Your Son. He taught in England and Australia for over 35 years and was a headmaster for much of that time. A highly regarded educational resource, author and social commentator, Tim Hawkes is in demand as a conference speaker around the world. He has three adult children and lives in Sydney.
Song selection by our guest: (Remember the Days of the) Old School Yard by Cat Stevens
Note: This program is an encore presentation of the one aired on 11 August 2016.