relationships

A Leader May Be Disliked

A Leader May Be Disliked

There’s nothing wrong with being likeable and agreeable as a leader—but to a point. Likeability is not universal. No matter how focused a leader is on building relationships, exhibiting empathy and listening well, he will not be universally liked.

How to Win at Politics

How to Win at Politics

American politics is getting more intense and divisive by the day. The democratic tradition of debate and discourse, leading to compromise and unity, is all but gone in the US. Instead, we gather into tribes based on deeply held political beliefs, we deride the opposition.

Why Bots Can’t Lead

Why Bots Can’t Lead

A bot is an automated software application which can perform repetitive and interactive tasks that people don’t like to do—like making phone calls, taking orders, and collecting information. What are the limits of AI bots, and why is a leader’s interaction more important and many cases?

What Happens When Nobody Is Watching?

What Happens When Nobody Is Watching?

“Character is who you are when no one else is looking.” It’s only when nobody else is watching—when you are alone, or when the social media cameras aren’t pointing at you—that you reveal who you are deep down.