Leaders in Action

By: Manaal Siddiqui According to Cialdini, persuasion can be boiled down to 6 principles: reciprocation, commitment, social proof, liking, authority, & scarcity. The psychology behind them helps me understand how people are coaxed into doing things & how I can avoid being influenced negatively.

By: Woojin Ko Leaders first use their moral values and social awareness to establish a grand vision, and then they dedicate themselves to striving towards that vision alongside the people around them. Mahatma Gandhi was a prime example of such a leader in his generation.

By: Gezal Based on the book, The Culture Code, as a leader creating a strong culture that people can grow is the essential foundation of a successful group. Based on more than 200 companies’ case studies by Harward, a strong culture increased the net income by almost 700% over 11 years.

By: Samir Naqvi Ray Dalio’s Principles has had a large impact on my life, and his five steps of achieving anything is a framework that I consider when making any substantial decision or addressing any issue. Furthermore, his ideas of radical transparency has provided me different perspectives.

By: Emily Chang-Chien Laura Huang’s EDGE framework is impactful to me because as much as I’m helping others see my value, I’m also reminded to embrace my unique values too. Our stories of where we came from & where we’re going are powerful as it proves that we’ve overcome adversity time & time again.

By: Helena Batey Connecting a group of people to an idea is a leader’s role. To do this, they must be fearless to follow their vision and accept criticism. Doing this is uncomfortable as every human wants to belong to their tribe, but the few that overcome these difficult challenges are leaders.

By: Briana People don’t always remember what you say or do, but they do always remember how you make them feel. Carnegie’s principles below impact me as a leader as I strive to cultivate positive interactions to make those around me feel good and create impactful teams where all feel valued.

By: Namra Sammee Leadership is about finding a purpose and following it. It is a journey and it takes a lot of courage and time to become an effective leader. This serves the idea of life with a meaning which can help ourself and those around us to make a better society for everyone.

By: Sana Imran Leadership is about advocating for others, driven by the belief that no one should be excluded and that all lives have equal value. Melinda Gates argues gender equity is the lever that lifts everything and everyone must get involved to eliminate gender bias.

By: Rhea Sali Leadership is about being efficient and effective, not only with your personal tasks and goals but also in facilitating success among your team members. That’s why “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” speaks to me.