In this in-depth talk for 99u’s Pop-Up School, ethnographer and leadership expert Simon Sinek reveals the hidden dynamics that inspire leadership and trust. In biological terms, leaders get the first pick of food and other spoils, but at a cost. When danger is present, the group expects the leader to mitigate all threats even at

David Usher is a musician, author, entrepreneur and activist. When he is not making music, he is equally passionate about using technology to build new and interesting businesses. His company, Cloudid Creativity Labs brings together artists, designers and programmers to work on a vast range of innovative projects, from building web platforms to creative consulting.

Created by Scott Dinsmore of LiveYourLegend.net “Use the following summary questions to prioritize your very most important goals. Use this in conjunction with our Goal Setting and Action Workbook. Be sure to print this out, so you can put pen to paper. Then take it to a coffee shop or park, WITHOUT an Internet connection

Summary by Jill Donahue for actionablebooks.com Schools teach us how to succeed in the adult workplace. And once in the adult workplace, we learn more skills related to work and none related to flourishing! The good news is that in his fascinating book, Flourish, Martin Seligman gives away keys to well-being and teaches us how

Summary by Carolyn B. Thompson for actionablebooks.com Patrick Thean is a successful serial entrepreneur who has started and exited multiple companies. He introduces us to the term “Rhythm”, which he describes as a habit. He tells us that the right Rhythms (habits) give us and our companies focus, alignment and accountability. He uses the word

Interview with The Center for Creative Leadership’s Jennifer J. Deal for Strategy + Business Magazine: Not so long ago, the idea that an employee could connect anytime, anywhere, was seen as a revolution in work–life balance. You could get home in time for dinner or go on vacation even when a project was at a