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As leaders, we often face situations that test not only our decision-making but also our emotional resilience. In her TED Talk, The Gift and Power of Emotional Courage, psychologist Dr Susan David explores the concept of emotional agility, or the ability to acknowledge our emotions without allowing them to control our behaviour...

In How to Give Feedback That Lands, Dr Renee St. Jacques challenges the common perception that feedback is something people naturally resist. Instead, she suggests that feedback becomes difficult when it feels personal, vague, or disconnected from growth. Effective feedback is not about judging someone’s character; it is about helping them understand the impact of their actions and supporting their development.

In his widely viewed TED Talk, The Puzzle of Motivation, Daniel Pink challenges a common leadership assumption: that people perform best when rewarded or incentivised. While “carrot and stick” methods may work for simple, routine tasks, Pink’s research shows they are far less effective for work that requires thinking, creativity, initiative, and ownership, the very qualities modern organisations need most.

In this well-known TED Talk, Simon Sinek explores the responsibility leaders have to create environments where people feel safe enough to perform at their best. His central argument is simple but powerful: leadership is not about being in charge; it is about taking care of those in your charge. Drawing on examples from the military and business, Sinek explains that when leaders prioritise the safety and well-being of their people, trust increases.

In this thought-provoking message, Simon Sinek challenges a common misconception: that humility is a sign of weakness or softness in leadership. He argues that humility is, in fact, one of the greatest strengths a leader can cultivate because it shifts the focus away from ego and towards service — the true essence of leadership.

What are practical ways to add value to people? Five things – and I do this every day and everybody that follows you can do this every day. It only takes about 10 minutes. So this isn’t hard, but every day I value people – that’s where it starts, that’s foundational. If I don’t value you as a person I won’t add value to you.