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What makes a great leader? These TED Talks -- from soldiers and psychologists, athletes and entrepreneurs -- share hard-won wisdom on leadership.

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A playbook for agile, inclusive leadership

The secret to having a great team is being a great leader. So what does it take to develop the perspective and skillset needed to succeed — no matter the situation? Learn from the best on how to foster your own personal brand of diligent, inclusive leadership. (Curated in partnership with Kellogg School of Management)

How fearless women lead

What happens when purpose and passion overshadow fear? Follow in the steps of these outstanding women who let their ferocity, fortitude and wisdom guide them in living -- and speaking -- their truth.

A blueprint for diversity in the workplace

The basics on how to nurture and manage groups of people with different backgrounds and perspectives -- on a micro and macro level. (Supported by American Family Insurance)

10 guiding principles for leaders

It never hurts to have a basic set of guiding principles. Let these insightful talks help shape, redefine and build out your own leadership goals.

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Talks about Leadership

These companies with no CEO are thriving

Your invitation to disrupt philanthropy

Katherine Mangu-Ward

What capitalism gets right -- and governments get wrong

Trish Millines Dziko

How schools can nurture every student's genius

How to write less but say more

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

How to find joy in climate action

How great leaders innovate responsibly

Deepa Purushothaman

The workplace, redefined by women of color

The real reason you feel so busy (and what to do about it)

The likability dilemma for women leaders

5 promising factors propelling climate action

Stephanie Honchell Smith

History vs. Tamerlane the Conqueror

Ashley M. Grice

The power of purpose in business

How to share public money fairly

Why play is essential for business

Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas

Why great leaders take humor seriously

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Exclusive articles about Leadership

5 ways to show you can lead — even when you don’t have a leadership role

If you want to become a team leader or manager, you’ll have to demonstrate that you can lead without having an official role to point to. Here's how you do that, from organizational psychologist David Burkus PhD.

Posted May 2022

How to get better at receiving feedback

For leaders at any level, the single best way to grow is to lead and then get feedback. But you also need to respond wisely, and organizational psychologist David Burkus PhD explains how.

Posted Sep 2021

3 ways to create a work culture that brings out the best in people

It's possible to stop employee checkouts or walkouts before it's too late, says organizational culture expert Chris White. Just follow these three basic principles.

Posted Jul 2021

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