What defines a strong and resilient leader in today’s world? And can leadership be trained?

In this entertaining mini-series, we reveal the secrets of different styles of leadership across the world, and explore the latest leadership trends. We compare traditional 'strong leaders', such as Borneo's Iban Tribe, and Sir Alex Ferguson's firm control of Manchester United, to the more collective leadership style of the New Zealand All-Blacks. And we uncover the reasons behind the new shift towards “collective genius”, an approach employed in some of the biggest companies all over the globe, from Disney's Pixar to US manufacturing giant W.L.Gore.

We also reveal the surprisingly 'decentralised' leadership style of the US Navy SEALS, who operate a less hierarchical style of leadership that is now being used in corporate settings. And we follow corporate executives well outside their comfort zone on a trip to the Gobi Desert, revealing the merits of training employees in harsh, unpredictable conditions. We also examine the potential benefits of working abroad and gaining experience in different corners of the world.

With exclusive access to international leadership experts, this series is crucial to our understanding of leadership and the new management strategies reshaping our world.