All Videos — December 23, 2011

Foxconn’s CEO defends company in regard to suicide rates

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Company culture can be hard to define: Here’s a framework

The multifaceted nature of company culture is what makes it so challenging — this guide will help you make sense of the complexity.

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High Culture

How suicide warped David Foster Wallace’s legacy

The writer’s tragic death at age 46 has led many to view him as a tortured artist. Here’s why this label is reductive.

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Business

The “Peter Principle”: Why most companies are filled with people out of their depth

Why would someone who has spent their entire career following orders become a great leader overnight?

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Business

How “distributed leadership” can help all companies navigate transformation

The new corporate landscape demands an approach to leadership based on empowering the “inner CEO.”

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Business

Why the 5 core elements of “psychological safety” are essential for career and company

Without authenticity, curiosity, and risk-taking we get stuck in the mud — here’s how to make space for resilient progress.

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