BBC Learning English - Feature: Leadership

BBC Learning English - Leaders share their tips for success / The leadership of the future?: Ai-Da, the humanoid robot

"Be humble and learn from your mistakes", says humanoid robot Ai-Da.

'Lack of care, understanding and empathy are qualities robots will never compensate for', says Owain Smolovic Jones.

'Good leaders listen and understand their colleagues', says Andrew Pakes.

'When followers criticise you, you have to be willing to accept it as useful criticism', says Keith Grint.

'To earn respect you have to show commitment and hard work', says Maori leader Linda Te Aho.

Leaders 'don't have to speak just for the sake of it', says Chellie Spiller.

'Don't lose the ability to be self-critical', says Charmian Love.

'You don't have to be superhuman to be a leader', says Brigid Carroll.

"You've got to be willing to listen", says Djamila Boothman.

Obama and Trump. 'Language plays a key role for charismatic leaders', says Doris Schedlitzki.

"The most effective leaders are humble and invite criticism ", says Steven Hassan.

'Most of us are vulnerable to cult leaders', warns expert Dennis Tourish.

"Work with and listen to your team", says Sophia Kianni.

Are persistence and a clear message the key to Greta Thunberg's high profile?

'Leadership is as much about serving as it is about taking control', says Black Lives Matter-UK organiser Boni Adeliyi

'Marcus Rashford knows that ending child poverty is a cause that is bigger than football', says Michael Ngoasong.

"The biggest challenge is recruiting the people that really believe in your vision," says Rose Ginday.

Visionaries like Steve Jobs might lose sight of the people who help make their vision happen.

"Don't be scared of leadership - step into it!", says Meggie Palmer.

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