Some of the best mentorships I’ve had were not in the business world, but in the sports world. My coaches have had more of an impact on my life than any of my managers, and I’ve had some really great managers. There’s something about a coach, though, that enables him or her to mentor me …

Not every leader has the opportunity to do a grand, heroic act. But that doesn’t mean a leader can’t be heroic. A leader can be great just by doing the little things. Here’s a few examples: Putting others first. Servant leadership — serving others — isn’t a new idea, but it is something whose time has …

Leaders are a unique breed. Most of the time, that’s a good thing. But when you have a handful of them together, their uniqueness makes handling them a bit of a challenge. Kevin Daum recently had to deal with just that––organizing a workshop with 35 young leaders––and offers some advice: Prepare If you are blessed …

This is a disturbing photo set, but I think it’s an important one. A friend of mine, a recovering drug addict, said that meth was the only drug that ever truly terrified him because the moment he tried it, he wanted more. Seeing the effect of this drug makes you feel for its victims:   …

Normally I’m not much for conspiracy theories, but after re-watching some episodes of Bill Nye the Science Guy I became more open to the idea. Then I stumbled across this Neatorama article and my mind was blown. Ponder this theory, if you dare: Alternatively, Sesame Street is actually an exploration of Plato’s Republic and, specifically, his Allegory of the Cave. Here …

These photographs may be a bit unsettling to anyone born after 1830…just a warning.  Our 19th century ancestors had a very different relationship with death than we do. For them, dying was a more intimate experience. It often happened in the home, surrounded by loved ones. Relatives would care for the sick, watch their family …

Public speaking is terrifying, even for people who have to do it a lot. There are ways to reduce the stress of speaking in front of groups, and a lot of it has to do with how you think about public speaking. For example: Don’t Expect Perfection from Yourself  None of us are perfect. We …

The symbol of the Democratic party, the donkey, isn’t just an odd political symbol. It’s also a pretty direct way of calling Democrats “jackasses,” since that’s how the symbol originated: The Democratic Party of America adopted the donkey logo specifically because the media kept calling Andrew Jackson a jackass. In fact, both the Democrats’ donkey …

What are the first words that come to your mind when you think of a leader? Powerful, ambitious, commanding? Probably something along those lines. The words “humble” and “servant” probably don’t make the short list, but this Washington Post article draws on lessons from top-performing companies to suggest that you should consider servant leadership. Humble …

Peter Cook, author of The Music of Business, believes that rock stars can change the way we do business. He looks at an eclectic mix, including Lady Gaga, Wynton Marsalis, and my personal favorite: David Bowie is unusually both creative and an innovator. Creativity is the thinking of novel ideas whereas innovation is the successful execution …

This Cracked article isn’t for the faint of heart. Even if you can watch the scariest of scary movies, these six serial killer stories will leave you afraid to be alone for the next several years. For example (don’t worry, I won’t cite the scariest part): Katherine Knight Cooked Her Husband and Tried to Feed …

Nancy Aossey is the president and CEO of International Medical Corps, a non-profit that has been doing health care training in 70 countries since 1984. She knows a thing or two about successfully running a big enterprise. Here’s some of what she keeps in mind when hiring:  I try to look way beyond the C.V. …