LEADERSHIP

Daring to be vulnerable

Chief executive Will Godfrey says his decision to overcome a reluctance to acknowledge his mental health struggles following a family tragedy has in turn helped staff to open up

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I always find the beginning of a New Year is always a good time to reflect, while also looking forward, thinking about the opportunities to improve how I fulfil my leadership responsibilities.

We know leadership is a complex task, particularly in local government given the breadth of our responsibility along with the expectations our communities rightly have about the quality and impact of public services.

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