Being a good leader requires emotional capital, which is one reason why many bosses are so bad at it.
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New research from Big Think+ on what scares your future leaders.
For human-centered leadership to achieve a “tipping point,” people, productivity, and profits must be aligned.
Times of crisis tend to produce “hard” leaders, but — driven by Generations Y and Z — a softer leadership style has taken root globally.
Sam Smith — founder and former CEO of finnCap Group — argues that a culture of empathy will help superscale any business.
What distinguishes effective from ineffective leadership training? Read on to find out.
From empowerment to intellectual humility, these executive leadership skills are invaluable to an organization.
Eric Olson — CEO and co-founder of Consensus — takes his cues from the university of legendary coaches.
Actor, author, and director Jesse Eisenberg demystifies the role of anxiety and self-doubt in leadership.
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The father of relativity understood that “not everything that counts can be counted” — as do today’s most impactful leaders.
Research consistently points to a set of leadership skills that are high-impact, difficult to develop, and not easily replicated by technology.
Wherever businesses are a powerful force for society, successful leaders embrace the “mission mindset” of shared purpose.
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.
Many capabilities contribute to effective change leadership, but four stand out as vitally important at a macro level.
Joe Betts-LaCroix — co-founder and CEO of Retro Biosciences — talks to Big Think about invention, authenticity, and Sam Altman’s “art of the startup.”
Successful alpha leadership is more about caring and healing than dog-eat-dog supremacy.
This list of leadership training topics is designed to help businesses navigate the times and prepare for the future.
Too many leaders create an imbalance between thinking and doing — but a clear vision can be sharpened through deep reflection.
Former spacewalker Mike Massimino tells Big Think how NASA missions shaped great leaders.
Every organization has a power block of dutiful but unappreciated talent. Here’s an effective plan for engagement.
As we pursue the leadership difference we seek, we attract fuel and generate heat. The trick is to avoid burnout.
An emerging leaders program can help organizations harness leaders from the inside. Read on to learn how to design one.
Book Club
Ginni Rometty shares lessons in leadership learned during her 40 year tenure and recent executive position as former CEO of IBM.
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Airbnb alum Chip Conley shares lessons learned on ageless leadership, intergenerational workforces and the power of mentorship.
Emotional intelligence (EI) is much more than a trending C-suite buzz phrase — it’s the anchor attribute of every great leader.
The ability to toggle between abstract and concrete thinking is a key differentiator of high-potential leaders.
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.
DE&I has come under fire — but our leaders should still embed allyship deep within company culture. Here’s a plan.
We rightly celebrate Winston Churchill as one of the world’s greatest leaders — but for all the wrong reasons.
Former President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, unpacks the leadership strategy behind her success.