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A Formula for Resilience

How do we recover from external factors that we can't control? No one becomes a leader without failing.
2 min read
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Series: Educating Future Leaders

The Little Things Matter: Professor Julian Barling on What Makes Leadership Truly Effective

Professor Julian Barling shares insights on several leadership-related topics including challenges associated with developing leadership capabilities, the mental health of organizational leaders, and the importance of “small” actions in effective leadership.
2 min read
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Using Adversarial Collaboration Research Theory to Advance Teamwork and Innovation

Instead of separating rivals or teams with opposing viewpoints (or pitting them against one another), why not try traveling against the grain and have them work together next time?
2 min read
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From Position to Purpose: Redefining What it Means to Be #1

What if being #1 wasn’t about winning, but about who you’re winning for?
2 min read
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Series: Leader Success Stories

Behind the Mascot: How Pierce Ormond's Ohio State Journey Forged his Leadership Style

From the roar of the stadium as Brutus Buckeye to the introspective lessons of the Dean's Leadership Academy, Pierce Ormond's story serves as a blueprint for how to lead with purpose and embrace every step of your personal leadership journey. 
3 min read
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Series: Podcast Highlights

Creating Space for Authenticity with Tracey Boggs

Tracey Boggs shares her leadership journey from finance to academia and how she fosters inclusive, psychologically safe workplace cultures.
2 min read
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The 'YES' Trap: How Overcommitment Derails Careers

While the impulse to say "yes" might be strong, especially in the professional world, it's crucial for leaders at all levels to recognize the dangers of overcommitment.
7 min read
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Series: Educating Future Leaders

Mastering Leadership: Professor Laura Little on Trust, Emotional Intelligence, and Overcoming Cognitive Distortions

Dr. Laura Little shares valuable insights into leadership that emphasize emotional intelligence, trust, and addressing cognitive distortions.
3 min read
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Followership: Leadership’s Superpower

While one would not necessarily relish being called an ‘exceptional follower,’ followership is the cornerstone to good leadership.
2 min read

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