Leadership

Jennifer Pahlka, author and Code for America founder, on what comes after Elon Musk’s failed attempt at government efficiency — and how we can modernize federal agencies to improve people’s lives.

Being a good leader requires emotional capital, which is one reason why many bosses are so bad at it.

The talent of management should be unleashed toward the management of talent. Many companies are doing the opposite.

Our brains are hardwired to find fault. The best managers don’t let this steer how they interact with their team.

We commonly stereotype psychopaths as criminals, but there are probably more in upper management.

When the going gets tough, nothing beats a wide network of tried-and-true connections.

What the hell is “re-engineering business value creation systems” anyway?

The concept of burnout is nothing new. But there are ways to prevent burnout and promote greater engagement with work. 

TOPGUN fighter pilot Guy Snodgrass shares his 3 key leadership lessons from the cockpit.

Questioning isn’t just a way to get the right answer — it’s also a means for sustaining relationships and creative thinking.

“The digital HQ – the digital infrastructure that supports productivity and collaboration – actually became more important than the physical HQ.”

A new technique for analyzing networks can tell who wields soft power.

Company culture is always evolving — sometimes for the worse.

Research shows self-ratings of personality traits like diligence are generally more accurate than ratings from others.

George Washington, for example, was quite happy to engage in deception, if that deception would help protect the United States.

New ideas inevitably face opposition. A new book called “The Human Element” argues that overcoming opposition requires understanding the concepts of “Fuel” and “Friction.”

Compassionate leadership is what differentiates good from great leaders during crisis.

In his new book “Courage is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave,” Ryan Holiday explores the virtue of courage and how to overcome fear.

Research shows that those who spend more time speaking tend to emerge as the leaders of groups, regardless of their intelligence.

Being a leader is about more than the job title. You have to earn respect.

Starting and running a business takes more than a good idea and the desire to not have a boss.

Sallie Krawcheck and Bob Kulhan will be talking money, jobs, and how the pandemic will disproportionally affect women’s finances.

What’s the worst thing that could happen, and can you live with that?

If you don’t practice accountability at work you’re letting the formula for success slip right through your hands.

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.

Here’s how corporations can bring women out from the “leadership pipeline” and into actual leadership.

How will leadership and hiring practices be changed by the COVID-19 crisis?

When everyone knows and plays their role, it helps the team operate at a higher level.

If you’re right all the time, you’re probably doing something wrong.

What worked in 2019 is dead, says Chris Fussell, former Navy SEAL and president of leadership consulting firm McChrystal Group.