Be a Better Leader: How to Inspire the People Around You

Leadership isn't just for CEOs, presidents, or generals. If someone is looking to you for guidance—whether it's at home, school, or the workplace—that makes you a leader too. So how can you show up better for the people who rely on you? Columbia Business School's Adam Galinsky, author of Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others, believes that just a few simple lessons can make us better and more encouraging colleagues, parents and friends.

Experts Mentioned:
- Pamela Smith, Professor of Economics and Management, UC San Diego

Resources Mentioned:
- "The Value of 'Values Affirmation'" (Insights by Stanford Business, 2012)

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