Leadership Videos
Brené Brown Reveals Which Four Skill Sets Make the Best Leaders
In this interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Brené Brown discusses her new podcast Dare to Lead and shares insights from her research on leadership. She emphasizes that everyone is a leader, defining leadership as the courage to find and develop potential in people and processes. Brown outlines four key leadership skills: embracing vulnerability, living into values through behaviors, building trust, and learning to recover from failures. She also reflects on her work with military leaders, highlighting the importance of vulnerability in high-stakes environments. Lastly, she shares five songs she can’t live without, which hold deep personal significance for her.
Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Fafe | Simon Sinek | TED
Simon Sinek highlights the selflessness and trust exhibited by leaders who prioritize the well-being of their people over personal gain. He recounts the story of Captain William Swenson, a Medal of Honor recipient, who demonstrated deep compassion by risking his life to save others, even giving a wounded soldier a kiss before returning to the battlefield. Sinek contrasts this with the business world, where leaders often prioritize profits over people, leading to a lack of trust and cooperation. He emphasizes that true leadership is about creating a “circle of safety” where people feel secure and valued, which in turn fosters trust and collaboration. Sinek argues that leadership is not about rank but about the choice to serve others, drawing parallels between good leadership and parenting. He shares examples of leaders like Bob Chapman and Charlie Kim, who prioritize their employees’ well-being, leading to a more committed and resilient workforce. Ultimately, Sinek stresses that when leaders sacrifice for their people, the people, in turn, are willing to sacrifice for the leader, creating a strong, cooperative organization.
