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Did Austerity Politics Lead To A Rise In Crime?

The Horizons Tracker

Rising crime The research looks at the impact of austerity politics on crime in England and Wales between 2011 and 2015. The austerity politics introduced by the UK government saw a considerable fall in public spending, with particular reductions in many welfare programs. “What we know is that the areas hit by austerity 1.0

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Political Attacks Tend To Benefit Third Party Candidates

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Political campaigns are often dark and ruthless affairs in which candidates will think little of trying to smear their opponent. In a mayoral race in Italy during 2015, however, that was not the case, and the researchers were able to randomize door-to-door canvassing activity undertaken by supporters of the challengers to the incumbent.

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June 2015 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the June 2015 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival. Jennifer McClure of Unbridled Talent contributed 20 of the Best Quotes from Leadercast 2015 #thebraveones. In this post, Jennifer shared 20 of the best quotes from Leadercast 2015 (she was the emcee at the Northern Kentucky host site).

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Tony Mayo’s New Novel on Sale September 22, 2015

Tony Mayo

A comedy of personal and political transformation in the deteriorating American workplace. The post Tony Mayo’s New Novel on Sale September 22, 2015 appeared first on Tony Mayo. Click here to see it on Amazon.com Or, here for Barnes & Noble Fast-paced, funny, and smart.

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Volunteering As Children Predicts Voting As Adults

The Horizons Tracker

According to a recent study from the University of Exeter, engaging in volunteer activities during childhood can play a pivotal role in motivating individuals from politically apathetic backgrounds to cast their ballots later in life. This leads to increased interest in politics and a greater propensity to view voting as a civic duty.”

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First Look: Leadership Books for August 2015

Leading Blog

Unthinkable : The Culture and Politics of Getting Innovation Wrong by Tom Hopkins. Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in August. Humans Are Underrated : What High Achievers Know That Brilliant Machines Never Will by Geoff Colvin. Louder than Words : Harness the Power of Your Authentic Voice by Todd Henry.

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February 2015 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the February 2015 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Leadership will play an increasingly important role in how political and corporate leaders will tackle these competitive forces.” For those of you who watched the Super Bowl this weekend, did you gain any leadership takeaways?