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Six degrees of Kevin Bacon and other insights from network science
A new technique for analyzing networks can tell who wields soft power.
Bad vibes at work? Your company probably needs reculturing
Company culture is always evolving — sometimes for the worse.
Abusive bosses hide their own biases by blaming workers’ poor performance
Research shows self-ratings of personality traits like diligence are generally more accurate than ratings from others.
Must the president be a moral leader?
George Washington, for example, was quite happy to engage in deception, if that deception would help protect the United States.
Why our instincts about innovation and change work against us
New ideas inevitably face opposition. A new book called "The Human Element" argues that overcoming opposition requires understanding the concepts of "Fuel" and "Friction."
Four key rules for successful leadership
Compassionate leadership is what differentiates good from great leaders during crisis.
How Stoicism can inspire fearless leadership
In his new book "Courage is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave," Ryan Holiday explores the virtue of courage and how to overcome fear.
Babble hypothesis shows key factor to becoming a leader
Research shows that those who spend more time speaking tend to emerge as the leaders of groups, regardless of their intelligence.
How leaders influence people to believe
Being a leader is about more than the job title. You have to earn respect.
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The entrepreneur’s guide to success: Follow these tips
Starting and running a business takes more than a good idea and the desire to not have a boss.
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Leadership, diversity and personal finance in the COVID-19 era
Sallie Krawcheck and Bob Kulhan will be talking money, jobs, and how the pandemic will disproportionally affect women's finances.
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Anthony Scaramucci: How entrepreneurs can manage fear in times of crisis
What's the worst thing that could happen, and can you live with that?
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How accountability at work can transform your organization
If you don't practice accountability at work you're letting the formula for success slip right through your hands.
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3 imperatives for leaders in the time of coronavirus
Join Big Think's co-founder and president Peter Hopkins in conversation with Professor Linda Hill on what it takes to be a boss during COVID-19.
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Corporate culture wasn’t built for women. Here’s how to fix that.
Here's how corporations can bring women out from the "leadership pipeline" and into actual leadership.
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The coronavirus playbook for leaders and job seekers
How will leadership and hiring practices be changed by the COVID-19 crisis?
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Maximize your team’s power. Identify your connector type.
When everyone knows and plays their role, it helps the team operate at a higher level.
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Be a better leader: Knowing the dangers of ‘yes men’
If you're right all the time, you're probably doing something wrong.
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How to lead remote teams, the Navy SEAL way
What worked in 2019 is dead, says Chris Fussell, former Navy SEAL and president of leadership consulting firm McChrystal Group.
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Do these 3 things to be a stronger manager
Creating a healthy, cohesive work environment leads to better productivity.
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Answer these 4 questions to become a better leader
The fourth question will tell you the difference between a good and great leader.
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Want to be a better leader? Take off the mask.
The best leaders don't project perfection. Peter Fuda explains why.
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Sink or swim: How to survive waves of change in a fast-paced industry
Here's how to best position yourself for taking advantage of the unexpected.
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Create your breakout moment: Take risks to get the job you really want
By putting yourself out there and overcoming anxieties, you just might land your dream job.
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The compliment sandwich doesn’t work, but the “complaint sandwich” does — this is why
We're too afraid to voice our complaints, and for good reason — it often doesn't go well.
The most desired people in the job market? ‘Glue people.’
Here's why "glue people" won't get steamrolled by job automation.
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Jordan Peterson’s guide to leadership
Here's what it means to be a good leader—no buzzwords, no bullsh*t.
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Why the college dropout myth can hurt your prospects
The road from dropout to billionaire is more of a detour than a highway.
How to be a better leader: Offer guidance, not instruction
MIT's Robert Langer explains why great leadership is determined by the quality of your questions.
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Past victories don’t always translate to success in new environments. Here’s why.
Researchers at the Rotman School of Management discovered that past victories rarely translate into new environments.