Whether you’re a current leader or aspire to be one someday, the world is constantly evolving, and that means leadership is, too. These TED Talks break down how to improve leadership skills, tips, and tricks to inspire employees, and can help you become the Michael Jordan of your team.

 

How to Break Bad Management Habits Before They Reach the Next Generation of Leaders

 

Released in October 2018 with 2,457,090 views, speaker Elizabeth Lyle discusses the importance of developing middle management and how to increase the likelihood that they will grow into successful leaders one day and follow in the footsteps of those who are teaching them. 

 

How to Manage for Collective Creativity

 

Linda Hill’s talk was released in September 2014 and has gained 2,495,246 since. After studying different leaders for 10 years in a variety of industries, Hill discusses how leaders must adapt and inspire different creativity within their teams. 

 

5 Ways to Lead in an Era of Constant Change

 

With 2,708,460 views since being released in May 2016, Jim Hemerling’s TED Talk gives five tips on how to effectively lead a team through changing times. Whether it be new employees or trends within the industry, he breaks down how to keep employees calm and productive. 

 

Are You a Giver or a Taker?

 

Adam Grant’s video was released in November 2016 and has since had 7,816,523 views. His talk breaks down the two different personalities that someone may have to lead the giver or the taker, and how to effectively manage the different personalities.

 

Why the Secret to Success is Setting the Right Goals

 

Released in April 2019 with 5,740,369 views, John Doerr discusses how to set goals within your team and why it’s so important to have a team that believes in the goals. His practical delivery is easy for current and future leaders to understand and put into practice with their own teams. 

 

No matter what type of leader you are or hope to become, the above TED Talks are a great starting point to strive to be or to evaluate yourself. If you’re interested in more leadership content, check out The Trickle-Down Effect of Being a Good Leader here.