Built for leaders at every level

A glaring irony in many professions and organizations is that the skills it takes to get noticed and promoted aren’t necessarily the ones needed to succeed once you’ve landed a leadership role. And as the one “in charge,” it can feel difficult to ask for support. Luckily, Adam Bryant has spent decades picking the brains of hundreds of CEOs, and he’s learned what it takes. His extensive research into the qualities that make senior leaders effective offers valuable insight to anyone wanting to make the leadership “leap.”


We think of confidence as a natural marker of leadership ability, but journalist Claire Shipman reasons that many of us, women especially, are unconsciously trained to avoid speaking up or taking risks. This miscalibration leaves women spinning their wheels, waiting for consensus, and deferring to others, while those around them gain valuable experience through risk-taking.
