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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.

Business

Why self-understanding is your most valuable leadership asset

Aristotle taught that “knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” — all leaders and teams should take note.

Margaret C. Andrews

A black-and-white portrait of JoJo Simmons is centered between an image of a film camera on the left and a close-up of a hand adjusting audio mixing controls on the right.

Business

How to lead by listening: What growing up on MTV taught JoJo Simmons

Reality TV star, music producer, and serial entrepreneur JoJo Simmons on the power of listening and the massive benefits of switching off.

A person wearing a wide-brim hat and vest crouches beside a tree stump covered with various fungi, gazing in wonder at the fascinating growths in the green forested area.

Mini Philosophy

3 ways to find and invite more wonder

Wonder is like a guest you haven’t planned for.

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