Kindness and Leadership 50 Leading Lights Campaign

This campaign will showcase 50 leaders building a new status quo, impacting others through kindness. They will share their stories and leadership styles, and the effect they have on their organisation and industries. They want their stories to inspire others, and to help to recast the perceptions of ‘strong’ leadership. They want kindness to be seen as a strength in leadership, as a quality and a currency that empowers change.

They recognise that a kind leader is defined not just by what they say and do, but by how what they say and do effects those around them. As such, each nomination will also need to be supported by two testimonials of support. These testimonials must come from people who have been impacted by the candidate.

Together with the Said Business School, University of Oxford, they have explored the characteristics associated with kind leaders, those who are deeply thoughtful of others and show: humanity, generosity and compassion, and are dedicated to supporting the well-being of others and fostering a spirit of collaboration. These are the traits that they will be looking for, within the nomination.

On November 13th the 50 Leading Lights List will be announced. Those on the list will be invited to a special reception.

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidates can be male or female and there are no restrictions on age.
• Candidates have been working and based in the Asia Pacific region for at least two years.
• They are looking for leaders in their fields. Those in a position of leadership that can directly affect the culture of the company and industry within which they work.
• Candidates must be nominated by another and cannot self-nominate.
• Those nominating will need to write a citation about the candidate that clearly demonstrates their leadership impact through kindness.
• They will also require two testimonials from people that have been impacted by the candidate.

For more information, visit Women of the Future Ltd.