Leadership

Leadership

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Join Dan Pontefract, TELUS's "Chief Envisioner," in a masterclass on fostering employee engagement and leadership through his Collaborative Leader Action Model, a 6-step process emphasizing human connection and purpose in the workplace.
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This class emphasizes that effective leadership relies on fostering psychological safety and trust, encouraging genuine commitment through empathy, delegation, and intrinsic motivation, while providing practical strategies to inspire meaningful engagement and resilience within teams.
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This class explores the complexities of ego and leadership through lessons from figures like Daedalus and Icarus, emphasizing self-awareness, humility, and the cultivation of charisma, while offering practical strategies for effective leadership transitions and fostering genuine connections within teams.
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This class explores the evolving role of leadership in complex business environments, emphasizing the balance of personal influence, team collaboration, and trust-building, while equipping leaders with tools to foster a high-trust culture that inspires commitment and empowers teams.
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This class, featuring insights from experts like Amy Cuddy and Sylvia Ann Hewlett, explores the concept of presence in communication and leadership, offering strategies to enhance executive presence, build confidence, and effectively manage performance anxiety for professional success.
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This class features insights from Salman Rushdie, Annie Duke, and Matt Dixon on authenticity, confidence, and effective communication, emphasizing lifelong growth, the importance of embracing uncertainty, building trust in client relationships, and navigating crises with clarity to enhance leadership skills.
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Brian Gumbel — President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Dataminr — explores the cutting edge of real-time information analysis.
Book cover of "Manage Yourself to Lead Others" by Margaret C. Andrews, with the phrase "an excerpt from" on a purple background—highlighting the importance of know thyself in effective leadership.
Aristotle taught that “knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” — all leaders and teams should take note.
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1hr 2mins
“There's research showing that people who are curious, who ask questions, are not just happier, they're not just more successful, they also live longer.”
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Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
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Reality TV star, music producer, and serial entrepreneur JoJo Simmons on the power of listening and the massive benefits of switching off.
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1hr 37mins
“A lot of the trends in the economy, in family life have just been much harder for working class men.”
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A contemplative approach to leading others can help us accept the tension of not always knowing how things will play out.
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2mins
Your body language sends messages before your mouth does. Author Robert Greene and negotiation expert Daniel Shapiro PhD explain the key characteristics of nonverbal power and emotional presence that shape how others perceive you.
Unlikely Collaborators
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There are real concerns with long-term power generation on the Moon; nuclear could be the answer. But for NASA, will the cost be too high?
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Are you ready for the “cybernetic corporation”? Amir Husain “profiles” the hottest company of 2035 — and makes a telling comparison with Nvidia.
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The UNILAD founder followed a rocky road to success — and his 2023 ADHD diagnosis proved revelatory.
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Author and geopolitical strategist Paulo Cardoso do Amaral urges us to ask: Will we shape AI with wisdom, or will AI reshape us with strategy?
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The psychologist, educator, and former NBA player discusses the professional volumes and childhood stories that shaped his life and his approach to it.
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A playbook for L&D leaders who want to drive growth, not just deliver training
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The host of the Money with Katie Show has some priceless advice for women on how to approach pay-rise negotiations.
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If you want the best shot at long-term success, it can pay to supplement hot-shots with seasoned industry veterans.
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It’s something to wrestle and live with, says behavioral scientist Arthur Brooks.
Book cover for "The Generalist Advantage" by Mansoor Soomro, PhD, next to text reading "an excerpt from," all set against a light green background—highlighting the value of generalist superpowers.
From Apple to Airbnb to OpenAI the generalist mindset has been an invaluable source of advantage — and we can all learn from these successes.
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Can the top quark, the shortest-lived particle of all, bind with anything else? Yes it can! New results at the LHC demonstrate toponium exists.
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