Being a good leader requires emotional capital, which is one reason why many bosses are so bad at it.
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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.
Research consistently points to a set of leadership skills that are high-impact, difficult to develop, and not easily replicated by technology.
The father of relativity understood that “not everything that counts can be counted” — as do today’s most impactful leaders.
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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Wherever businesses are a powerful force for society, successful leaders embrace the “mission mindset” of shared purpose.
This list of leadership training topics is designed to help businesses navigate the times and prepare for the future.
Many capabilities contribute to effective change leadership, but four stand out as vitally important at a macro level.
Successful alpha leadership is more about caring and healing than dog-eat-dog supremacy.
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.
Former spacewalker Mike Massimino tells Big Think how NASA missions shaped great leaders.
Too many leaders create an imbalance between thinking and doing — but a clear vision can be sharpened through deep reflection.
Every organization has a power block of dutiful but unappreciated talent. Here’s an effective plan for engagement.
An emerging leaders program can help organizations harness leaders from the inside. Read on to learn how to design one.
As we pursue the leadership difference we seek, we attract fuel and generate heat. The trick is to avoid burnout.
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.
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.
At work we're often asked to be decisive — but how can we make an informed choice without complete information?
Alli Webb, co-founder of Drybar, has a message for up-and-coming leaders: Embrace the mess!
Marketing expert Jonah Berger explains how simple tweaks to your word use can have a huge impact on team communication.