What it means to be a Radical Moderate
Posted on 10 Nov 2025
GREG THOM introduces 'Radical Moderate: Leading with boldness and balance'.
Radical Moderate
Radical Moderate
Leading with boldness & balance
Introducing Radical Moderate: Leading with Boldness & Balance
In a time of growing division and loud extremes, Radical Moderate asks a simple but powerful question: how do we lead, govern and create change without tearing each other apart? The collection brings together voices from politics, community, media, philanthropy, faith, technology and evaluation to explore a different way forward – one that is bold in its values, but open in its methods.
A “radical moderate” is not a fence-sitter. It’s someone willing to hold strong views while also listening deeply, engaging with evidence, and working across differences. This document argues that the “messy middle” – where disagreement is welcomed, complexity is acknowledged and compromise is possible – is where real, lasting solutions are found. Radical Moderate invites readers to reclaim that middle ground as a place of courage, curiosity and constructive action.
The Radical Moderate collection:
The Radical Moderate as Leader
Posted on 10 Nov 2025
ADELE STOWE-LINDNER on "Principled leadership and good governance" in Radical Moderate.
Ethical bridge builders in a divided democracy
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DR REBECCA HUNTLEY on "Principled leadership and good governance" in Radical Moderate.
Leadership in a polarised political environment: The case for principled pragmatism
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EMERITUS PROFESSOR GILLIAN TRIGGS AC on "Principled leadership and good governance" in Radical…
Is it an oxymoron to conceive of radical moderation?
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ADJUNCT PROFESSOR SUSAN PASCOE AM on "Principled leadership and good governance" in Radical…
The case for bipartisan political advocacy
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RORY PARKER on "Advocacy and social change" in Radical Moderate.
Managing tensions in public discourse: Speak up or step back?
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SAFFRON ZOMER on "Advocacy and social change" in Radical Moderate.
The power to create change
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ANN SHERRY AO on "Advocacy and social change" in Radical Moderate.
The centre must hold: navigating pluralist governance across ideological divides
Posted on 10 Nov 2025
JEREMY STOWE-LINDNER on "Diversity, inclusion and community engagement" in Radical Moderate.
Balancing tradition and progress: Radical moderation in faith and cultural groups
Posted on 10 Nov 2025
VIOLET ROUMELIOTIS on "Diversity, inclusion and community engagement" in Radical Moderate.
Beyond the Binary: Fundraising isn't just "good vs bad money"
Posted on 10 Nov 2025
CATHERINE BROOKS on "Diversity, inclusion and community engagement" in Radical Moderate.
How political journalism shapes public perceptions of compromise and pragmatism
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BRETT DE HOEDT on "Advocacy and social change" in Radical Moderate.
Measuring impact without ideological bias
Posted on 10 Nov 2025
JEN RILEY on "Navigating complexity & building resilience" in Radical Moderate.
The end of extremes: How the generational divide redrew politics in 2025
Posted on 10 Nov 2025
KOS SAMARAS on "Navigating complexity & building resilience" in Radical Moderate.
Creating a constructive news culture of solutions, not division
Posted on 10 Nov 2025
KATE TORNEY OAM on "Navigating complexity & building resilience" in Radical Moderate.
AI and governance: Will artificial intelligence support moderation or reinforce extremes?
Posted on 10 Nov 2025
SIMON WALLER on "The future of radical moderation" in Radical Moderate.
AI and ethical fundraising – can it be effective and responsible?
Posted on 10 Nov 2025
DAN LALOR on "The future of radical moderation" in Radical Moderate.
Ethical Innovation: How to lead responsibly in an age of rapid change
Posted on 10 Nov 2025
DR SIMON LONGSTAFF AO on "The future of radical moderation" in Radical Moderate.
Bridging the divide: Understanding polarisation in Australia
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DR TRISH PRENTICE on "The future of radical moderation" in Radical Moderate.
Healthy conflict exists beyond stances and slogans
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ROD MARSH on "The future of radical moderation" in Radical Moderate.
The Radical Moderate’s legacy: What history might say about this leadership style
Posted on 10 Nov 2025
JOEL DEANE on "The future of radical moderation" in Radical Moderate.
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