Leadership

Leadership

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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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Napoleon Bonaparte was a man of many faces. European historian Michael Broers explains which are featured on the silver screen and why.
A man is holding a red ribbon, symbolizing the confusion of bureaucracy.
Intentions tend to get mangled by overreach in every complex organization — so dial up the charisma and the clarity.
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Well-rounded business teams can be built by distilling key insights from sporting data. Bottom line: don't overstock on superstars.
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Like many of us, the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius hated waking up early, but his stoic philosophy always helped him get out of bed.
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Engagement with generative AI is a business essential — but all companies should be vigilant.
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We each have the same 24 hours in the day. How will you spend yours?
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The corporate unicorn was yesterday — now we should consider the wisdom of black and white stripes.
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An effective strategic approach to unlocking and selecting truly innovative solutions.
A hand is pointing at a diagram illustrating the tyranny of small decisions.
Acting "little and often" has huge consequences and they're not always good — but awareness yields solutions.
A man in an astronaut suit is waving to the camera, showcasing his leadership as he navigates outer space.
Former spacewalker Mike Massimino tells Big Think how NASA missions shaped great leaders.
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Team storming — as defined by psychologist Bruce Tuckman — can be fractious. Done right, the benefits are immense.
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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.
Charles Munger, a man in glasses, sitting in front of a bookcase filled with puzzles.
According to the legendary investor, the best method is a blueprint for "extreme success.”
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Take it from teamwork gurus behind Apple and Star Wars — a new kind of psychological incubator will allow your creativity to flourish.
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By supplementing the "principle of marginal gains” with these practical steps, you’ll be well equipped for the journey towards excellence.