Leadership

Leadership

corporate training videos
Whether you're developing or in the market for corporate training videos, these examples from PwC, Chick-fil-A, and others are sure to impress.
a close up of a cookie monster holding a banana.
As Abraham Lincoln famously said, “If you want to test a man’s character, give him power and a plate of cookies.” (Something like that.)
5mins
Former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty reveals the secret to “good power.”
Are anti-workers the lazy children of privilege or the brave vanguard of a utopic upheaval?
Within the "Dark Triad" of personality traits, narcissism exists on a confidence spectrum.
A cluster of yellow flowers with green leaves grows from cracked soil, with visible roots, on a solid blue background.
6mins
History’s most remarkable leaders had this one trait in common. We can harness it too.
Are you a video gaming master? Put it on your résumé.
Crisis management training
With crisis management training, organizations can develop the agility to recover from crises with as little disruption as possible.
6mins
Economist Tyler Cowen explains why intelligence is overrated. Here’s what to look for instead.
A white king defeated by a black pawn in chess
Everyone loves a good underdog story, but the lessons we derive from them depend on how they’re told.
8mins
Why we keep giving power to the wrong people, according to political scientist and associate professor Brian Klaas.
learning and development conferences
There are dozens of learning and development conferences to choose from each year. Here are 10 of the most popular, along with what makes them unique.
Emotional intelligence abstract concept
Research suggests that emotional intelligence is more vital for success than IQ.
3mins
Here’s what job interviewers are testing you for, according to economist Tyler Cowen.
8mins
Strategy advisor Roger Martin explains how 2,000 year old military thinking is useful in modern business strategy.
There is no sure-fire formula for success, but you can be better prepared to create your own.
great books
These five great books should prompt us to work on what needs fixing the most in the world: ourselves.
peer mentoring
When organized effectively, peer mentoring programs can offer substantial benefits for organizations and their employees.
Illustration of a volcanic eruption with thick clouds of smoke, ash, and flowing lava rising from the volcano’s crater.
6mins
Pessimism sounds smart. Optimism sounds dumb. Don’t fall for it, says Wired’s Kevin Kelly.
John Templeton Foundation
Interpersonal skills training
From active listening to giving feedback, these five capabilities are integral to interpersonal skills training.
Cicero speech
Marcus Tullius Cicero is widely regarded as one of the most gifted orators in human history. His writings can teach us a lot about the lost art of public speaking.
employee training programs
There are plenty of alternatives to spending a fortune on employee training programs. These 10 options are a great place to start.
4mins
“Conflict is useful. The question is how do you deal with conflict effectively.”
After 70 years, "The Power of Positive Thinking" remains incredibly popular, even though its critics find the book to be mostly fluff.
You don’t need to ride into the danger zone to take advantage of TOPGUN’s life and career lessons.
4mins
TOPGUN fighter pilot Guy Snodgrass shares his 3 key leadership lessons from the cockpit.
innovation training
Innovation training encourages the kind of creativity and problem solving that can lead to breakthroughs in business.
Questioning isn't just a way to get the right answer — it's also a means for sustaining relationships and creative thinking.