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Positive Leadership in Business

As we approach our LIFT Better Leadership Forum looking at leadership in business, LIFT’s founder Joanne Hession looks at the importance of positive leadership in business

From LIFT Participant to LIFT Thesis

Trinity college student Sophie illustrates her journey from participating in LIFT leadership roundtables to eventually writing her digital marketing thesis on LIFT.

Who can be called a great leader?

David Hession, Head of Impact Measurement and Research at LIFT Ireland opens a conversation about who can be called a great leader.

The Greatest Country in the World

David Hession, Head of Impact Measurement and Research at LIFT Ireland explores what makes a country great.

Politics and Values

Would all of us benefit from understanding that the way we see the world is not necessarily the only, or indeed, the best way? David Hession, Head of Impact Measurement and Research at LIFT Ireland explores this question.

The Power of the Media

David Hession, Head of Impact Measurement and Research at LIFT Ireland meditates on the power of the media and their role in leading.

Cultural Change is Hard

David Hession, Head of Impact Measurement and Research analyses the process cultural change in organisations. Changing attitudes and behaviours must be done in a slow and individualised way. It won’t succeed through demands from the top – people must buy into it.

LIFT Partner Story – Mobility Mojo

We asked LIFT partner Mobility Mojo about the value of LIFT for their organisation. We’re extremely proud to partner with this award-winning organisation. “LIFT is a natural fit for our company with simplicity and a focus on improving the world at the heart of it”.

NUI Galway becomes first third-level institution to commit to “campus-wide” promotion of leadership skills in partnership with LIFT Ireland

LIFT Ireland and NUI Galway announce the first partnership in Ireland aimed at building leadership skills across a third-level institution. The partnership will be officially announced by Professor Ciarán Ó hOgartaigh, President of NUI Galway, and Joanne Hession, CEO and Founder of LIFT Ireland.

David’s Diary: The Hidden Leader

David Hession, Head of Research and Impact Measurement at LIFT Ireland, discusses the findings of the LIFT Leadership Index 2021 and what it tells us about Irish society.

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LIFT’S Leadership Learning Process

Discover how LIFT’s proven leadership learning process can increase the level of positive leadership capabilities in Ireland, whether it be for individuals, community groups, sports clubs or businesses.

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Pete Smyth, Broadlake

"The LIFT team have a vision to bring out the leadership potential in all Irish people. In Broadlake we see first hand the potential of Irish leaders globally when they have the right supports. The vision of Ireland being famous for it leaders is exciting and achievable. That’s why we are helping LIFT."

Pete Smyth, Chief Executive Officer, Broadlake

Catherine Moroney, AIB

"LIFT is an accessible initiative for everyone from business to education and sports and it is inter generational. LIFT's core purpose is to facilitate conversations that encourage and foster core values that can help shape Ireland's sustainable future. All decisions are made through the filter of our Values and LIFT initiative will collectively raise our awareness of those filters for sustainable decision making."

Catherine Moroney, Head of Business Banking, AIB

Chupi Sweetman, Chupi

"There is a tremendous opportunity to build a better, brighter and kinder future, not an old Ireland built on prejudice but a new Ireland built on strength. We are delighted to be a Founding Partner of Lift Ireland"

Chupi Sweetnam, Founder, Chupi

Sonya Lennon, Dress For Success Dublin

"Dress for Success is an organisation that empowers women to succeed in sustainable careers. We understand that LIFT is a vital piece of the puzzle. Fostering good values in our society now and for the future will make Ireland a better place to live and work"

Sonya Lennon, Founder, Dress For Success Dublin