Leadership Development

Leadership Development

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Jeremy Johnson — co-founder of the talent network Andela — reflects on leadership in the age of remote work and AI.
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A simple semantic device — invented by a forgotten senator — can help us break “the curse of knowledge.”
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Half a century ago, idealistic punks shook a fist at the status quo — and their legacy is a blueprint for modern leadership.
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The mindless implementation of AI tools can come at a cost for our teams. Here are some red flags and solutions.
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In a guest essay for Big Think Business, Pedro Franceschi — co-founder and co-CEO of Brex — explains why deftly navigating between vision and details is crucial for successful leaders.
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“Feedback is a gift,” is an easy bumper sticker to apply, but a harder philosophy to put into execution in your real life.
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Every successful leader can mine golden knowledge from the works of the Bard.
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How Stacy Madison — founder of Stacy’s Pita Chips and BeBOLD Foods — discovered that reinvention is not a one-off deal but an ongoing process.
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80% of people say they work with at least one terrible coworker.
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Many capabilities contribute to effective change leadership, but four stand out as vitally important at a macro level.
ATD 2023
ATD 2023 encouraged L&D professionals to create a world that works better – whether by rethinking old assumptions, optimizing how we gather, or creating new measures for success.
emerging leaders program
An emerging leaders program can help organizations harness leaders from the inside. Read on to learn how to design one.
executive leadership skills
From empowerment to intellectual humility, these executive leadership skills are invaluable to an organization.
leadership training
What distinguishes effective from ineffective leadership training? Read on to find out.
Individual development plan
Why implementing an individual development plan process is a smart move for organizations today, and how to get started.
leadership training topics
This list of leadership training topics is designed to help businesses navigate the times and prepare for the future. 
ethics training for employees
82% of professionals say they'd take a lower-paying job to work for an organization with more ethical business practices. This is just one of the reasons to offer ethics training for employees.
psychological safety at work
Psychological safety plays a key role in fostering innovation and collaborative group dynamics where all team members feel comfortable being themselves.
adult learning theory
Adult learning theory is a guidepost for designing training for maximum engagement.
learning culture
By building a learning culture, L&D leaders can equip their organizations to adapt to a business world that is transforming before our eyes.
emotional intelligence in the workplace
Harnessing the power of emotional intelligence in the workplace can improve both employee and operational performance.
leadership development program
Leadership training can have huge dividends, when it's done right. Here are seven best practices for building a leadership development program that works.