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When Martin Luther King, Jr., Became a Leader

By Louis Menand — 2018

Martin Luther King, Jr., or “Little Mike,” as he was called until his father, Michael Luther King, Sr., changed both their names to Martin, had no ambition to become the leader of a movement.

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Leading Through Anxiety

Inspiring others when you’re struggling yourself.

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Morra Aarons-Mele
2020
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Persuading the Unpersuadable

When leaders lack the wisdom to question their convictions, followers need the courage to persuade them to change their minds.

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Adam Grant
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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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The 4 Most Effective Ways Leaders Solve Problems

"As Karl Popper, one of the most influential 20th century philosophers of science, once eloquently stated, 'All life is problem solving.' I’ve often contended that the best leaders are the best problem solvers..."

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Glenn Llopis
2013
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