Leadership

Leadership

A man with a beard embodying the Protestant work ethic.
How would you feel about working like a Lutheran or a Cistercian?
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To be successful, leaders would be wise to remember that AI isn’t a replacement for people; it exists to enhance their capabilities.
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The former Nintendo president has become synonymous with the backlash against layoffs — because, like a great leader, he focused on lifting people.
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When all your teammates fall for "the emperor's new clothes," the results can be disastrous — here's how to bust the groupthink.
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Alli Webb, co-founder of Drybar, has a message for up-and-coming leaders: Embrace the mess!
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Too many leaders create an imbalance between thinking and doing — but a clear vision can be sharpened through deep reflection.
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At work we're often asked to be decisive — but how can we make an informed choice without complete information?
A disruptive leader holds a lighter next to a graph.
As we pursue the leadership difference we seek, we attract fuel and generate heat. The trick is to avoid burnout.
The logo of the United Nations symbolizes global cooperation and the scales of justice represent fairness in legal matters.
The benefits of going the extra mile to be socially responsible are felt by customers, employees, and shareholders alike. Here’s a plan to secure them.
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9mins
Actor, author, and director Jesse Eisenberg demystifies the role of anxiety and self-doubt in leadership.
Michael Jordan and Mike Jordan, both impact players.
It’s not enough to nurture star players — the key is to cultivate everyone’s ability to collaborate and bring value.
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Former President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, unpacks the leadership strategy behind her success.
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We were not born to stagnate — the point of life (and work) is to go somewhere.
A man is fearlessly standing on top of a cliff.
The management of fear is a core leadership skill in today’s globalized world — and the task is not as daunting as you might expect.
Two men in suspenders standing next to each other in an office, possibly enduring the presence of a bad boss.
We can’t always change our horrible bosses — but we can transform the ways we interact with them.
Keywords: emotional intelligence

Description: An image showcasing a woman's eye with an eye chart, highlighting the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership.
Emotional intelligence (EI) is much more than a trending C-suite buzz phrase — it’s the anchor attribute of every great leader.
A businessman's hand is pointing at a stock chart, showing intentional growth.
Defy conventional startup wisdom by charting a steady and impactful path to success.
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A more diverse workforce will produce better solutions in fast-changing markets.
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5mins
Adam Bryant interviewed over 1,000 CEOs. These are the 3 critical skills to running a company.
A man, engaged in the act of reading, is seated at a table with a newspaper in front of him.
To solve “addition bias” don’t punish people who subtract — call in the “friction fixers” instead.
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7mins
The creative force behind The Vampire Diaries explains how she learned to deal with her insecurities.
Unlikely Collaborators
A group of business people tackling loneliness, shaking hands in front of a window.
The world’s workplaces are growing lonelier — but the solution requires less than you might expect.
A man utilizing AI for business, sitting at a desk with a laptop.
Jotform CEO Aytekin Tank explains how he successfully embraced and deployed AI.
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The innovative investor and entrepreneur deals out advice for anyone looking to follow in his footsteps.
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Chloé Valdary — founder of Theory of Enchantment — explores two essential practices for generating the team “magic” that drove Apple under Steve Jobs.
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Wherever businesses are a powerful force for society, successful leaders embrace the “mission mindset” of shared purpose.
The six disciplines of strategic thinking.
Why has the value of strategic thinking never been higher? It’s complex.
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Organizational scientist Steven Rogelberg discusses the common meeting mistakes leaders make and how they can change course.
A man in a military uniform wearing a hat resembling Napoleon.
Napoleon Bonaparte was a man of many faces. European historian Michael Broers explains which are featured on the silver screen and why.