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The Focused Leader

By Daniel Goleman — 2013

How effective executives direct their own—and their organizations’—attention.

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Rev. Howard Thurman: ‘The Preacher’s Preacher’

Many argue the Black American struggle for freedom and justice in the 20th century was facilitated mainly via two paths: faith (the church) and the law (the courtroom).

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Sean Yoes
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Opinion: What Navy SEAL Team 6 Can Teach Us about How to Succeed at Work

SEALs go against most default approaches to leadership, training and execution to excel under adversity.

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Jamie Wheal and Steven Kotler
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An Inspiring Discussion with Simon Sinek About Learning Your ‘Why’

You will never figure out “how” until you are clear on “why.”

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David Koji
2020
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How Humility Can Be Your Secret Weapon as a Boss

If you’re managing teams, don’t underestimate this rare but powerful leadership trait.

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Simon Sinek
2014
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How to Innovate Like a Startup

To stay on top, you must reframe your company’s struggle and articulate your vision.

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Simon Sinek
2014
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3 Ways Leaders Can Prevent Emotional Drain

When it comes to supporting employees to thrive despite the emotional fallout of the pandemic, leaders (and mindfulness) have a critical role to play.

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Scott Shute
2021
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Empathy Is the Most Important Leadership Skill

You always knew demonstrating empathy is positive for people, but new research demonstrates its importance for everything from innovation to retention.

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Tracy Brower
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Mentoring Athletes Makes for Better Team Leaders

Everyone wins when student-athletes act as mentors. They become better leaders. Such programs can be started as early as the elementary school years.

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Nancy Justis
2020
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Esteemed Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin Talks Leadership at MU

Focusing on past U.S. presidents, Goodwin highlights key traits of a successful leader. “Even though problems change over time,” Goodwin says, “there are indeed traits that are held inalterable by our most successful leaders.”

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Bennito L. Kelty
2017
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Power Can Corrupt Leaders. Compassion Can Save Them

Research has found that incorporating compassion into your leadership strategy can increase productivity and happiness.

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Rasmus Hougaard, Jacqueline Carter, and Louise Chester
2018
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