In today’s transparent, fast-pacing and increasingly complex world, it’s not easy to be a politician. (1) Is it tougher today than it was in the past? (2) With so much distrust, what motivates today’s individuals to enter politics?

Led by:

John Antonakis, Professor – Organizational Behavior, Faculty of Business & Economics – University of Lausanne, Switzerland

With:

Hafsat Abiola, President, Women in Africa, Belgium

David Blunkett, Member, House of Lords; Former Secretary, Home & Education, UK

Cristiana Chamorro, Founder & Director, Fundacion Violeta Barrios, Costa Rica

Lisa Nandy, Shadow Secretary of State – Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, UK

Armen Sarkissian, 4th President (2018-2022), Republic of Armenia; Investor & Entrepreneur, UK

Ken Skates, Former Minister for Economy & Transport, North Wales Government, UK