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Learn how to more effectively work with your brain (not against it) with YouTube sensation Jessica McCabe. Jessica joins On Leadership to share her personal journey of struggling with undiagnosed ADHD and how she eventually discovered strategies to thrive. The discussion covers a wide range of topics related to ADHD, including the differences between ADD and ADHD, the process of getting diagnosed as an adult, the role of executive function, and how ADHD can impact different aspects of life like relationships, parenting, and careers. Jessica provides practical advice and insights that would be valuable for anyone dealing with ADHD, whether themselves or a loved one. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: A Brief Guide—Download our guide for a summary of principles and practices that can help you cope with change in resilient, creative ways.

Shortcuts aren’t. That is one of many insightful takeaways offered up by bestselling author, speaker, and business strategist Seth Godin in his return visit to On Leadership. Seth shares his thoughts on what it means to be a "strategic thinker" and the principles of good strategy, including the importance of focusing on the right audience, being clear about the change you want to create, and having a sense of how different actions will play out over time. The Agility Advantage: 5 Steps to Respond to Change and Achieve Consistent Business Results—When your industry changes, your strategy needs to change too. The question is, how do leaders make the right adjustments without losing momentum or focus? The answer is agility.

Vulnerability and self-love are key themes in this compelling conversation with author and TheGoodQuote founder, Meggan Roxanne. Meggan shares insights on the dangers of perfectionism and people-pleasing, and how she had to work to uncover and embrace her authentic self, rather than constantly performing for others. She explores the challenge of finding one's true essence and authentic self, particularly when living up to the expectations of others. 5 Ways to Multiply Your Team's Natural Genius: Download our guide to help your leaders get the most from their team.

Prominent American businessman and philanthropist, David Rubenstein, joins On Leadership for a third time to discuss his latest book, The Highest Calling: Conversations on the American Presidency. David discusses some key takeaways from the new book, and from his time working with and learning from some of America’s most respected leaders. He shares his perspectives on the key leadership qualities and competencies that make an effective president, including a desire and intentional effort to bring the country together. 6 Shifts to Develop a Leader's Mindset: Organizations have felt the effects of rapid changes like structure, schedules, and the broad adoption of remote or hybrid environments. This disruption has pushed organizations to adopt new mindsets and policies to set their people up for success. Leaders are no exception when it comes to these changes. To be successful today, leaders need to shift their mindsets and innovate their styles of leadership.

Cultivate more trust and traction at work and in your relationships by using adaptive listening to level up communication in your personal and professional life. Authors Maegan Stephens and Nicole Lowenbraun highlight the importance of balancing both expressive communication and active listening, and provide a framework for four different listening styles: support, advance, immerse, and discern. Listen Like a Leader: Read our guide to learn how to listen and then pick one or two skills you can start building this week.

Take proactive steps to owning your future with practical tips that help you foster more self-reliance in your life. Join strategic communication and branding expert, Maha Abouelenein, as she shares the core tenants of cultivating self-reliance. She offers insights on building a strong brand and reputation online and offline, fostering and growing relationships, and how to make self-reliance a superpower personally and professionally. 6 Ways to Help Your Team Handle Stress During Times of Change: Humans are wired to react to change—it's a survival mechanism. And while everyone experiences change differently, how we choose to react to change can set us apart and chart a productive course forward.

Discover the power of personal change and resilience with Wall Street Journal bestselling author and resilience expert Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal. Through her extensive research on resilience, vulnerability, perseverance, connection, gratitude, generosity, and possibility, Dr. Taryn has developed a valuable framework for training what she refers to as your “resilience muscle.” She outlines the five myths and truths about resilience, including that resilience is about bouncing forward, not just bouncing back, and that it involves an active process of self-connection, not just passively waiting for time to heal. The conversation culminates in practical advice for how to cultivate resilience by engaging in self-reflection and positive self-talk, rather than dismissing or diminishing one's own experiences. Thriving Through Tough Times: Download our guide and explore four tactics you can use to navigate the negative mindsets that creep in during times of stress.  

Malcolm Gladwell returns to On Leadership to discuss his journey as a multiple New York Times bestselling author, noting that it took years of hard work and constant engagement with readers before his first major book, The Tipping Point, became a huge success. He emphasizes that there is no such thing as "overnight success" - it requires patience, perseverance, and continually connecting with your audience where they’re at. Malcolm also shares insights from his new book Revenge of the Tipping Point, including the importance of understanding "superspreaders,” a small percentage of people who are responsible for the vast majority of the spread of ideas, behaviors, and even infectious diseases. This has important implications for how leaders and organizations approach driving change. The 80/20 Activity Analyzer: 80% of your results will come from 20% of your activities—are you focusing on the right ones?

Join renowned spiritual teacher and bestselling author of 97 books, Deepak Chopra, for an exploration of how artificial intelligence can be used as a tool to access the wisdom and insights of spiritual thinkers throughout history. Deepak describes how AI can serve as a personal assistant, confidant, health coach, and guru to help people delve into questions of purpose, consciousness and personal growth. He emphasizes that while AI itself is not "wise,” it can provide access to a vast database of spiritual knowledge that can guide people on their own journeys of self-discovery and transformation. Impact Your Organization's Results: Turn Average Employees Into High Performers: By applying some basic truths about human motivation, you can turn average employees into high performers and typical teams into powerhouses. Moving your middle has dramatic results on your organization’s overall performance.

Connie Chung, the iconic journalist, anchor, author, and leader, has had an incredibly accomplished and groundbreaking career. As the first woman to co-anchor the CBS Evening News and the first Asian to co-anchor any news program in the U.S., Chung describes her tenacious journey into journalism, starting as a newsroom secretary and then fighting her way up to become a respected reporter. Over her storied career, Chung covered major events like the Watergate scandal and interviewed influential figures like Vice President Nelson Rockefeller. She says she always aimed to be authentic, respectful, and bold - qualities she believes can help women and minorities achieve more parity in leadership roles. Inclusive Leadership: Three Keys to Build an Authentic, High-Trust Organizational Culture: Our free guide outlines practical steps leaders can take to lead more inclusively and create a high-trust environment where everyone feels safe to contribute their best ideas and efforts.