The crisis of leadership -- and a new way forward

Adam Grant is one of the most creative and inspiring thinkers of our time. And in the face of our crisis of conformity, Originals is a must-read. We won't solve the problems in front of us with the same solutions that brought us here. In Originals, Grant challenges us all to change our perspective to change the world.

Seth Godin wants to us to change the way we see the world. He wants us to step up, level up and make a difference. These times call for each one of us to do just that. (This quietly published book, given to fans, is not currently available for sale.)

I cannot speak highly enough of Greta's tireless and fierce climate advocacy. She's sparked a worldwide movement and message — one which those of us in positions of power needed to hear. We are accountable to the next generation and accountable for their future. Her recent speech to the UK Parliament is a strong reminder of that and a call to ensure her action is not falling on deaf ears.

You can't have courage without vulnerability. That's the message Brené Brown opens her new Netflix special with. That's the message we all need to hear and, most importantly, the one leaders around the world must hear. We need leaders to understand the power of vulnerability. Watch and learn from Brené’s masterclass, and challenge yourself to embrace your fear and bravery every day!

In his TED Talk, Simon Sinek has a powerful model for inspirational leadership, starting with the question: "Why?" This is the fundamental question we must answer as entrepreneurs, business leaders — even political candidates and civil society leaders.

We know that employees, consumers, investors and beyond are increasingly looking to CEOs to speak out, to take action and firm stands on social and political issues. But are CEOs actually meeting these expectations? These latest findings from Edelman are crucial to ensuring we're listening to all stakeholders and taking "CEO activism" from a trend to the new norm of corporate leadership.

The Tent Partnership for Refugees — started by Chobani founder, CEO and B Team leader, Hamdi Ulukaya — does incredible and inspiring work. As he laid out in his "anti-CEO playbook," Ulukaya's biggest priority is his employees and their happiness. Through Tent, he's worked with companies to make commitments to hiring refugees, but this report provides resources for them to go beyond commitments and toward action that helps refugee employees feel truly welcomed and thrive at work. It's essential reading for any employer looking to take meaningful action in the face of the global refugee crisis.

Former President of Ireland, climate and gender champion, and B Team Leader, Mary Robinson, joins Irish comedian Maeve Higgins for this podcast highlighting the women pioneering innovative and inclusive climate action. Robinson often says that "climate change is a man-made problem with a feminist solution." And from in-the-boardroom to on-the-ground, Mothers of Invention proves it.