Leadership

8 must-read leadership stories of the week

A statue of Godess Athena is reflected on a modern building in central Athens.

Image: REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

José Santiago

What's the link between your heart rate and your wisdom? How can you teach yourself to be a leader? Read these and other top leadership stories in our weekly update.

1. How introverts can be successful leaders. LinkedIn have launched an innovative programme to help the less outgoing among us.

2. Can you teach yourself leadership? These tips could help you reach the top.

3. The surprising link between your heart rate and your wisdom. People with variable heart rates may make better judgements, according to a new study.

4. Why don’t employees trust their bosses? Find out more about the relationship between the manager and the managed.

5. Is your team in 'psychological danger'? Fostering a healthy culture of debate in the office can be a way to make “being wrong” OK.

6. How storytelling can boost a business. Carmine Gallo explains how narratives can help businesses grow, attract new talent and improve morale.

7. Why are so many world leaders using emojis? Diplomats and international organizations are increasingly using emojis on social media.

8. How are world leaders using Snapchat? Government figures are starting to turn to the world's fastest growing social media platform.

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