from Ted Talks: Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know about- but most managers don’t: Traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we think. Listen for illuminating stories — and maybe, a way forward  

This is the prepared text of the Stanford University commencement address by Steve Jobs on June 12, 2005 read this great speech here  

from Ted Talks: At his June 2005 famous Stanford University commencement speech, Steve Jobs, CEO and co-founder of Apple and Pixar, urges us to pursue our dreams and see the opportunities in life’s setbacks — including death itself. You could easily view this great presentation one over and over.  

a University of Victoria analysis: Change And Transition detailed Toolkit This provides leaders with the process for managing Change and Transition in an organization, and the human side of change read the whitepaper here  

by Joanna Barsh and Johanne Lavoie-for McKinsey Quarterly Five key, yet simple exercises that can help you recognize and start to shift, the mind-sets that limit your potential as a leader. In this article, they share 5 simple exercises adapted from their new important book, Centered Leadership. Five capabilities are at the heart of centered

by Pierre Gurdjian, Thomas Halbeisen, and Kevin Lane for McKinsey Quarterly Sidestepping four common mistakes can help companies develop stronger and more capable leaders, save time and money, and boost morale We’ve talked with hundreds of chief executives about the struggle, observing both successful initiatives and ones that run into the sand. In the process,