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2017 Person of the Year: Rev. Traci Blackmon

By Traci Blackmon — 2017

One of the defining moments of 2017 was the Unite the Right rally staged in Charlottesville, Virginia on August 11-12.

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Persuading the Unpersuadable

When leaders lack the wisdom to question their convictions, followers need the courage to persuade them to change their minds.

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Adam Grant
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The Whiteness of ‘Coming Out’: Culture and Identity in the Disclosure Narrative

Ideas of visibility and the closet have largely been shaped by white America and the gay liberation movement of the 1970s. Refusing to subscribe to this narrative gives us space to connect with our gender, our culture and our sexuality on our own terms.

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Asiel Adan Sanchez
2021
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New Thought Leader: Prince Ea

His given name is Richard Williams, but you probably know the filmmaker, poet, motivational speaker and activist from St. Louis as Prince Ea. You’ve probably seen one of his videos circling social media without realizing it. His content goes viral frequently.

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Jonny Auping, Scott Bedgood, Jamie Friedlander
2020
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What to Do When Your Employee Is Diagnosed with Cancer

All managers know that they need to help their employees through challenging times. But almost no manager is prepared for when one of their direct reports announces that he or she has cancer, despite the fact that more than 1.6 million people will be diagnosed this year.

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Anne Sugar
2018
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Rev. Howard Thurman: ‘The Preacher’s Preacher’

Many argue the Black American struggle for freedom and justice in the 20th century was facilitated mainly via two paths: faith (the church) and the law (the courtroom).

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Sean Yoes
2021
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Opinion: What Navy SEAL Team 6 Can Teach Us about How to Succeed at Work

SEALs go against most default approaches to leadership, training and execution to excel under adversity.

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Jamie Wheal and Steven Kotler
2017
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An Inspiring Discussion with Simon Sinek About Learning Your ‘Why’

You will never figure out “how” until you are clear on “why.”

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David Koji
2020
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How Humility Can Be Your Secret Weapon as a Boss

If you’re managing teams, don’t underestimate this rare but powerful leadership trait.

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Simon Sinek
2014
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How to Innovate Like a Startup

To stay on top, you must reframe your company’s struggle and articulate your vision.

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Simon Sinek
2014
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3 Ways Leaders Can Prevent Emotional Drain

When it comes to supporting employees to thrive despite the emotional fallout of the pandemic, leaders (and mindfulness) have a critical role to play.

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Scott Shute
2021
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