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4 employees smiling and shaking hands with each other The Science of Charismatic Leadership with George Banks

Fisher Leadership Initiative Staff

Emerging Leaders, Leadership Styles and TheoriesPodcast HighlightsGeorge Banks explores the science behind charismatic leadership, emphasizing how effective leaders inspire and mobilize others through practice and evidence-based techniques. 47002 min read /blogs/leadreadtoday/science-charismatic-leadership-george-banks
employees being protected by boss' hands demonstrating psychological safety in the workplace Psychological Safety at Work: Why Two Teams Speak Up or Stay Silent

Richard Batts

Communication and Feedback, Organization and Team Culture, Team Dynamics and CollaborationEveryone sees the problem. Only one team feels safe enough to say it out loud. 46994 min read /blogs/leadreadtoday/psychological-safety-work-why-two-teams-speak-or-stay-silent
5 people talking with speech bubbles Unlocking A Secret Language: Supercommunication

Richard Batts

Communication and FeedbackBook DigestCharles Duhigg’s Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection reveals that the ability to connect isn't an inborn trait reserved for the charismatic, but a learnable, evidence-based skill. 46981 min read /blogs/leadreadtoday/unlocking-a-secret-language-supercommunication
boss with different symbols representing leadership styles surrounding them The Leadership “Magic Bullet” Fallacy—And What Actually Works

Richard Batts

Leadership Styles and Theories, Leadership TrendsDoes the newest leadership model truly lead to increased effectiveness, or is there a simpler way? 46972 min read /blogs/leadreadtoday/leadership-magic-bullet-fallacy-and-what-actually-works
Man demonstrating resilience Redefining Resilience in Leadership with Dr. Julian Barling and Dr. Simon Rego

Fisher Leadership Initiative Staff

Adaptability and ResiliencePodcast HighlightsDr. Julian Barling and Dr. Simon Rego explore what resilience really looks like in practice, how to lead hybrid teams intentionally, and preparing for the future of work in an era shaped by AI. 46963 min read /blogs/leadreadtoday/redefining-resilience-leadership-dr.-julian-barling-and-dr.-simon-rego
man watering a brain to nourish it Cognitive Behavioral Tools for Leaders with Dr. Julian Barling and Dr. Simon Rego

Fisher Leadership Initiative Staff

Adaptability and Resilience, Leadership Styles and TheoriesPodcast HighlightsDr. Julian Barling and Dr. Simon Rego explore how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can support effective leadership by helping leaders manage stress, reframe unhelpful thinking patterns, and improve decision-making. 46952 min read /blogs/leadreadtoday/cognitive-behavioral-tools-leaders-dr.-julian-barling-and-dr.-simon-rego
Man laying in bed with scribble line above his head to show thinking A Quick Look at Leadership Challenges for Higher Education in Online Education, AI, and International Student Regulations

David Nickel, PhD

Change ManagementThe acronym ‘VUCA’ – volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous – describes the culture of colleges and universities today as leaders face rapid, transformative changes in how educational programs are delivered. What are some of the biggest challenges caused by these fast-changing areas? 46947 min read /blogs/leadreadtoday/a-quick-look-leadership-challenges-higher-education-online-education-ai-and-international-student
yellow brick road leading to emerald castle The Myth of the All-Powerful Wizard of Oz: The Illusion of Leadership Certainty

Richard Batts

Communication and Feedback, Leadership Styles and Theories, TrustFor generations, people have watched the Great and Powerful Wizard share his all-knowing knowledge to the people of Oz from his towering figure of infallibility. But what if this is not the best way to be a leader? 46934 min read /blogs/leadreadtoday/myth-all-powerful-wizard-oz-illusion-leadership-certainty
man holding bubbles in each hand with people's faces in them You Have More Influence Than You Think

Richard Batts

Communication and Feedback, Self-AwarenessBook DigestWe consistently and dramatically underestimate the power our mere presence holds over others. 46921 min read /blogs/leadreadtoday/you-have-more-influence-you-think

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