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Explore Carla Harris’s perspective on executive presence and the value in showing up as our authentic selves.
As AI overwhelms the web, we will need a way to distinguish people from machines.
Too many rich and prominent people turn out to be egotistical jerks: Brad Stulberg argues for a more grounded path towards excellence.
People don't want you to buy their stories — they want you to listen to them.
British entrepreneur Simon Squibb made his fortune and retired — then amassed legions of followers by giving away sharp business advice for free.
In this excerpt from "The Hypocrisy Trap," Michael Hallsworth explains why accusations of hypocrisy don’t always damage credibility.
Be weird and esoteric because humans are weird and esoteric.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
A conversation with investor and author Alex Morris on what Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger can teach us about focus, discipline, and building a life that lasts.
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Ian Bremmer advocates for strategic thinking in a rapidly changing world by broadening perspectives, engaging with diverse viewpoints, and understanding root causes, while also stressing the need for personal authenticity and connection to effectively tackle global challenges.
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Leadership is evolving from traditional views of strength and ambition to a focus on authenticity, as emphasized by Bill George, former chairman and CEO of Medtronic.
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Negative stereotypes, whether conscious or unconscious, harm individuals by fostering feelings of exclusion that can diminish their concentration, authenticity, and overall performance at work, as noted by Columbia University psychologist Valerie Purdie-Vaughns Greenaway.
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This class explores human learning and communication through four inquiry styles—Analytic, Procedural, Relational, and Innovative—while emphasizing the importance of question types and fostering self-awareness, empathy, and collaboration for effective leadership and deeper connections.
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This class explores the complexities of ego and leadership through lessons from figures like Daedalus and Icarus, emphasizing self-awareness, humility, and the cultivation of charisma, while offering practical strategies for effective leadership transitions and fostering genuine connections within teams.
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This class explores the evolving role of leadership in complex business environments, emphasizing the balance of personal influence, team collaboration, and trust-building, while equipping leaders with tools to foster a high-trust culture that inspires commitment and empowers teams.
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This class, featuring insights from experts like Amy Cuddy and Sylvia Ann Hewlett, explores the concept of presence in communication and leadership, offering strategies to enhance executive presence, build confidence, and effectively manage performance anxiety for professional success.
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This class features insights from Salman Rushdie, Annie Duke, and Matt Dixon on authenticity, confidence, and effective communication, emphasizing lifelong growth, the importance of embracing uncertainty, building trust in client relationships, and navigating crises with clarity to enhance leadership skills.
Big Think spoke with astronomer David Kipping about technosignatures, "extragalactic SETI," and being a popular science communicator in the YouTube age.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
A contemplative approach to leading others can help us accept the tension of not always knowing how things will play out.
The founder of GenZ Publishing joins Big Think from the infinitely unfurling confluence of print and digital.
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The New York Times bestselling author and founder of Going With Grace shares how close confrontations with death inspired her to change her life.
Unlikely Collaborators
The road to “uncaged leadership” means reimagining your professional identity and value. Here’s how.
George Raveling — the iconic leader who brought Michael Jordan to Nike — shares with Big Think a lifetime of priceless wisdom learned at the crossroads of sports and business.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Restaurateur Will Guidara explains why it’s not just what you do, but how you make people feel that leads to successful ventures.
Your teams need authentic caregiving, not an insincere plan to merely check all of the well-being boxes.
Women bring new and innovative ways of exercising power to the table, argues Gaia van der Esch. All business teams will benefit.
If you're an atheist with a vocation, who laid that path for you?