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The six elements of a successful leadership development system
A practical blueprint for developing leaders through systems, not sessions.
Scott J. Allen, Ph.D. & David V. Day
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Business
Why the road to greatness is paved with “emotional connection”
Jeremy Johnson — co-founder of the talent network Andela — reflects on leadership in the age of remote work and AI.
Mike Hodgkinson
A painting of a mythological figure driving a chariot pulled by two white horses through the clouds, draped in a flowing red fabric, symbolizing executive ego.
Business
How to spot “executive ego dysfunction”
We’ve made god-like figures out of hard-charging CEOs — but it’s a bad idea to get high on your own supply.
Steve Dennis
Smart Skills
How to use “Solomon’s paradox” to give yourself good life advice
Find it easier to sort out your friends' problems than your own? This paradox is for you.
Jonny Thomson
The Past
Marcus Aurelius’ son was a murderous psychopath. Is Stoicism to blame?
Commodus lived the anti-Stoic life, pursuing lust, narcissism, and self-indulgence.
Daniel Lehewych
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