Leadership isn’t about mastering a fixed set of skills, but creating the meaningful, human-centered experiences that inspire others.

You don’t need to be a salesperson to influence others. Robert Herjavec teaches us how to listen deeply, speak clearly, and create value in every interaction.

Julius Caesar conquered Gaul but his emotional intelligence was pitiful — and there’s plenty we can learn from his leadership deficiencies.

British entrepreneur Simon Squibb made his fortune and retired — then amassed legions of followers by giving away sharp business advice for free.

To win over any audience you need to master “cut-through” — former TV and film actor Dominic Colenso wants to give you the secret sauce.

Conversations about an imminent "AI bubble" tend to miss the big picture.

Effective leaders demonstrate self-awareness, credibility, and integrity, which not only enhance their persuasive abilities and business growth but also significantly influence the trust others place in them, as noted by economist Sylvia Ann Hewlett.

Leading people is far more effective when they are excited about the journey ahead, as opposed to being pushed by directives; instead, we should inspire them with purpose and stories, according to Nancy Duarte, CEO of Duarte Inc.

To engage your audience effectively, psychologist Robert Cialdini suggests using "pre-suasion" to prime them with subtle cues, ensuring they are receptive to your stories and emotional appeals.

Journalist Claire Shipman argues that societal conditioning often leads women to avoid speaking up and taking risks, hindering their leadership potential while allowing others to gain experience through assertive decision-making.

High-level negotiators, like former FBI agent Chris Voss, view negotiation as a science governed by consistent rules that anyone can learn to enhance their chances of achieving better deals, despite the inherent unpredictability of outcomes.

Aristotle's notion of man as a political animal highlights that 21st-century career success hinges on effectively navigating complex relationships and the social and political dynamics within organizations, as emphasized by Harvard Business School professor Linda Hill.

In a world filled with distractions, success hinges on your ability to connect, making sales skills essential for everyone, as emphasized by author Daniel Pink.

Marketing professor Jonah Berger emphasizes that understanding linguistics can enhance our communication skills, enabling us to fit in, persuade, engage, and positively influence others, especially with the aid of advanced language analysis tools and his SPEACC Framework.

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.

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.

This class teaches the vital role of managing professional relationships and networks for career success, emphasizing trust, strategic connections, and effective communication, as highlighted by experts like Linda Hill, Nicholas Christakis, Adam Grant, and General Stanley McChrystal.

This class teaches participants to actively engineer professional networks for career development, offering strategies from experts like Christakis, Hidary, and Grant to build meaningful connections, leverage social dynamics, and foster mutually beneficial relationships.

Alexis Ohanian didn’t treat his relationships with the media as purely transactional — and his star rose in spectacular fashion.

A contemplative approach to leading others can help us accept the tension of not always knowing how things will play out.

Author and geopolitical strategist Paulo Cardoso do Amaral urges us to ask: Will we shape AI with wisdom, or will AI reshape us with strategy?

“The public really doesn't realize that they are much closer to CIA spies than they think they are.”

Before becoming America’s most infamous assassin, John Wilkes Booth was a magnetic actor who was beloved by audiences and courted by critics.

Grandmasters and drug dealers have one thing in common: They are many steps ahead of their rivals.

Conversational AI agents will have a major advantage over human salespeople.

Sunita Sah hopes that by redefining defiance, we can build societies that allow people to live more authentic lives.

In his latest book, Malcolm Gladwell explores a strange phenomenon of group dynamics.

“I'm often asked: “Are great strategic thinkers born, or are they made?” And my answer is always yes. Like so many human capabilities, it’s a mixture of nature, nurture and experience.”

“We control nothing but influence everything.” Political scientist Brian Klaas on how every decision we make - both massive and miniscule - shapes our futures.

Marketing expert Jonah Berger explains how simple tweaks to your word use can have a huge impact on team communication.