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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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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. (Curated in partnership with Dove.)

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. (Curated in partnership with Brightline Initiative.)

Tips for inclusive leadership

Leadership that includes and values everyone is the future of successful business. These talks curated in partnership with Brightline Initiative CEO Ricardo Vargas give great tips on how to be an inclusive leader.

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Talks about Leadership

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

Halla Tómasdóttir

Use your voice, vote and wallet for climate action

Sandrine Dixson-Declève

5 keys to shifting to a well-being economy -- and the cost of inaction

Francisca Mutapi

Africans should lead on health care solutions for Africa

4 steps to hiring fairly -- and supporting criminal justice reform

Maria Van Kerkhove

How to end the pandemic -- and prepare for the next

Xiye Bastida, Shiv Soin and Latif Nasser

Dear world leaders, these are our climate demands

John Doerr and Ryan Panchadsaram

An action plan for solving the climate crisis

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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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