Leadership

Leadership

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7mins
There are three kinds of failure. Only one can help you have a better shot of succeeding in the future. A Harvard business professor explains.
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In an environment of impressive IQs, emotional intelligence makes all the difference.
A kairos-inspired painting of an angel holding a telescope, capturing the essence of both timelessness and worldly exploration.
For a plan to go as smooth as clockwork, be prepared to pounce on opportunity.
A portrait of Shakespeare, one of the greatest literary leaders in history.
Every successful leader can mine golden knowledge from the works of the Bard.
A man standing in front of a display of pastries at Panera Bread.
Every opportunity seized is another lost — but not choosing is the worst choice of all.
A diamond sits on top of a pile of rocks.
Quarterback Tom Brady was initially overlooked by NFL scouts, but he had vast hidden reserves of character.
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8mins
The “compliment sandwich” technique doesn’t actually work. Wharton professor Adam Grant on how to give feedback that will actually help others reach their full potential.
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To reap the benefits of AI technologies, businesses must keep humans in the driving seat.
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Once at the pinnacle of Amsterdam’s art scene, Rembrandt van Rijn eventually found himself outcompeted by his own students.
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Intrinsic motivation cannot be imposed on a team — but you can provide the right culture for it to flourish.
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According to neuropsychologist Julia DiGangi, no one can live a life free of emotional pain. We can only choose how those emotions empower us.
Albert Einstein - leadership in fine art print.
The father of relativity understood that “not everything that counts can be counted” — as do today’s most impactful leaders.
Two women demonstrating authentic leadership while conversing at a desk.
Times of crisis tend to produce “hard” leaders, but — driven by Generations Y and Z — a softer leadership style has taken root globally.
Einstein with his class of students in 1896
Hermann Minkowski called Einstein a "lazybones" with a "not very solid" education. Less than 10 years later, he would eat his words.
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If you give yourself and others space to tinker and experiment, then you might create something incredible. Here's how to do it well.
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6mins
Burnout doesn’t happen because of too much work. Liz Wiseman, an executive advisor, suggests it’s something else entirely.
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AI-powered voice technology is poised to revolutionize the ways we do business.
Anupalabdhi on stage at SXSW.
Rooted in Vedic philosophy, "anupalabdhi" — or "non-apprehension" — can help you exploit gaps in the market.
A painting challenging perception with the words 'c'est pas une pipe'.
Defamiliarization is a common tool in the arts. Here we learn how seeing things from a different angle can lead to billion-dollar success.
A post-career world with a desk holding a laptop and hand holding a pen.
In work and life, the rules of success are being redefined.
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Your organization won’t become a “data democracy” organically — shared knowledge is key.
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Every organization has a power block of dutiful but unappreciated talent. Here’s an effective plan for engagement.
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Get rid of the notion that the best employees come from Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.
A challenger brand's rocket launch in the clouds.
When leaders connect enterprise ambition with the driving spirit of activism, everyone wins.
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Huge shifts in the workforce demand real-world changes in management practices; “command-and-control” no longer cuts it.
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Successful alpha leadership is more about caring and healing than dog-eat-dog supremacy.
A group of people practicing agile innovation while looking at a wall.
Talent wants to be free — but a safe company culture puts “the maze in the mouse” and shackles progress.