What makes a great leader?

When it comes to the social sector it seems there’s no clear cut path to leadership. But there are shared values - like inclusivity and collaboration - that the best of leaders demonstrate.

I'm Caroline Broadhurst, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at The Rank Foundation.

And this is The Ripple Effect - a podcast celebrating Rank’s thriving Network of leaders improving life in the communities they cherish.

In this pilot series I'll be speaking to leaders from across the UK, learning what led them to charitable work, and what shaped them into the inspiring leaders they are today.

Tune into The Ripple Effect, coming soon to wherever you get your podcasts.

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In episode 1 of The Ripple Effect, Caroline Broadhurst sits down with not one incredible leader, but two - a mentor and mentee.

Jordan Ignatius, is the managing director of Reaching Higher, and his mentee Alfie Dance Laing, is the sports lead.

In this episode Jordan and Alfie talk about how their faith and passion for sports have motivated them to change their direction in life, and also to become leaders. They share what they love about each other’s leadership styles, what they love most about their work, and their hopes for Reaching Higher and the sector.

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James Watts-Rees, the director of Generation Rhondda is a former Rank Aspire participant. James' leadership journey has only just begun but he’s already making an impact in his community. From reading programmes for youngsters to immigration advice for refugees, James and his team are creating ripples right across the Rhondda Valley in Wales.

Hear who and what has influenced James’s leadership style in episode 2 of The Ripple Effect.

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