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The Powers to Lead

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International Relations Department and LSE IDEAS public lecture

Date: Thursday 8 May 2008
Time: 6:30-8pm
Venue: Old Theatre, Old Building
Speaker:
Professor Joseph S Nye
Chair:
Professor Michael Cox

Leadership is always necessary in any endeavor, applying equally to politics, business, society, and culture. Whilst enriching our understanding of the concept Nye highlights how the changing nature of leadership derives from broader social and political changes.

Joseph S. Nye Jr, is University Distinguished Service Professor at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, where he was formerly Dean. In government, he served as Chairman of the National Intelligence Council, Assistant Secretary of Defence, and Deputy Undersecretary of State.

This event marks the launch of Professor Nye's new book The Powers to Lead (OUP, May 2008).

This event is in association with the LSE SU Grimshaw Club.

Podcast

A podcast of this event is available to download from the LSE public lectures and events podcasts channel.

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