When Chinese President Xi Jinping held his first parade in 2015 to mark the anniversary of World War Two’s end, he placed his two predecessors beside him, symbolising respect and continuity of leadership. Ten years on and having eliminated domestic opposition as he serves an unprecedented third term as president, Xi was flanked on Wednesday…
Lucy Guo, founder and CEO of Passes. Passes Lucy Guo might be a billionaire, but instead of a life of luxury and comfort, she swears by a relentless work ethic and strict daily routine. At just 30 years old, the California-born-and-raised entrepreneur has achieved what many will spend their lifetimes chasing. In April, Guo’s net…
Rehearsing a big presentation or jotting down some notes before a one-on-one meeting with your boss is normal. You should use a similar, truncated practice before casual interactions, recommends conversation expert Alison Wood Brooks: Take 30 seconds before greeting the other person to think about topics to go over, questions you want to ask or…
Billionaires tend to give one bad piece of career advice, according to self-made millionaire and bestselling author Scott Galloway: Follow your passion. “The worst advice the billionaires give is ‘follow your passion,’” Galloway, a serial entrepreneur and New York University marketing professor, told LinkedIn’s “The Path” video series in an episode that published on June…
Mo Gawdat’s son, Ali, was 21 years old when he died due to medical negligence during a routine appendix surgery in 2014. Gawdat was devastated, confused and in a palpable state of shock. Then, 17 days later, he started writing a book on how to be happy, in his son’s honor. Gawdat has researched the…
At least four people were killed and more than 70 injured in Iran’s missile attacks on Israel, the newspaper Jerusalem Post confirmed on Saturday. Iran’s large-scale missile and drone assault came in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed top military leadership. The dead and injured were transported to hospitals, where medical personnel said…
Serena Williams of the US hits a return against Venus Williams of the US during the women’s singles final on day 13 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 28, 2017. Greg Wood | Afp | Getty Images BERLIN — It was an impressive enough sporting feat when Serena Williams won a…
You’ve probably heard there’s a “right” way to lead. But the best CEOs and founders know the truth, great leadership is flexible. The world’s most successful leaders use different styles based on the team, goal, or situation. Whether you’re running a startup or leading a project, knowing your leadership style (and when to change it)…
