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Here, we’ve gathered together some of Karise’s academic research on a wide range of leadership topics, including resilience, the power of storytelling in leadership, and much more. In addition to her in-depth research, explore a rich collection of academic papers and insightful leadership letters that dive deeper into these themes.

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The widening gyre

There is a deep discomfort with the instability inherent to the grey zone. But what are the opportunities it presents?

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Leaders and conversation-making

Communication is the beating heart of leadership - could it be the antidote to our cultural isolation?

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Leadership hypokrites: part one

Lighting up the shadow of practicing vs pretending in leadership.

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Leadership hypokrites: part two

Leadership and moving along the hypocrisy - integrity continuum.

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Online resources

Get access to Karise’s academic research on a range of leadership topics including resilience, the power of storytelling in leadership and so much more!

Storytelling: 10 years on
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Responsible Public Leadership
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Flexing the Leadership Muscle
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Leadership in Small Firms - The X Factor
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Unlearning Leadership

As leaders, what we’ve learned about how to lead is not always true or accurate. Our beliefs and values may be based upon incomplete information and assumptions. How do we start to ‘unlearn’ in order to grow in our leadership?

Keynote given as part of the 25 years of the Northern Ireland Peace Process ‘Yes’ event (TEDx Stormont, 2023).

Time for a LeaderSHIFT

People follow other people, not positions, status or power. Post-COVID, a leaderSHIFT is needed more than ever - it’s a time to shift how we think and practice strong leadership.

Keynote given as part of a TEDx series during the COVID-19 pandemic (TEDxStormont, 2020).