UK: Management Lessons From Hollywood - A cross that leaders have to bear.

Life of Brian is more than just a tale of a man who would be hard-pressed to turn water into mud being hailed as a Messiah. It also has key messages for aspiring leaders, says Rhymer Rigby.

Monty Python's Life of Brian caused something of a stir when it was released: religions, you see, especially popular ones, are not considered legitimate targets for satire. Luckily for the Pythons, the Archbishop of Canterbury isn't allowed to dispense fatwas and the film went on to make stacks of cash.