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The Myth of the Strong Leader?

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Tom Sutcliffe asks whether it's better to lead from the front, or advise from the side-line. The Deputy Chairman of Saatchi & Saatchi, Richard Hytner celebrates the latter: those who wield influence and authority away from the limelight. Heather Rabbatts has experience of being a Deputy and a Chief Executive in both politics and business. The academic Archie Brown looks back at the history of political leadership and questions whether strong leaders are the most successful and admirable, while Tony Blair's former chief of staff, Jonathan Powell turns to Machiavelli's The Prince for a primer on the art of government.
Producer: Katy Hickman. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Tom Sutcliffe
Interviewed Guest:
Richard Hytner
Interviewed Guest:
Heather Rabbatts
Interviewed Guest:
Jonathan Powell
Interviewed Guest:
Archie Brown
Producer:
Katy Hickman

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