Is there such a thing as a perfect leader?
Of course not
Even the most admired leaders are often overwhelmed and deal with feelings of anxiety, fear, stress, anger, uncertainty, and frustration.
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It's too bad so many next-generation leaders are incentivized to ignore - or hide - these same feelings for fear of being stigmatized at work. ​​
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The Case Method
To help companies solve this problem – and avoid burnout and turnover – our team of former Harvard Business School educators invite high-potential talent to join professionally moderated case discussions.
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Our process creates a psychologically safe space for professionals in high-pressure careers to voice their concerns.
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Each month we interview an admired leader from an extremely high-pressure industry like investment banking, law, technology, healthcare, media, venture capital, and private equity.
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We ask invited leaders to be totally vulnerable and share crucible moments – defining experiences in their careers, during which they felt overwhelmed and learned to manage difficult feelings and raw emotions.
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We share each interview with program participants (on a private podcast) and later invite them to join professionally moderated group discussions – modeled after case discussions at top business schools. It's like group therapy for high-potential leaders - cathartic, engaging, educational, and safe.
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A key feature of our program is psychological safety. Instead of talking about their own problems during group discussions, participants step into the shoes of more senior leaders and explore how they may have felt during crucible moments – and their process to become even more self-aware and emotionally intelligent.
Featured Guest
Jason Karp
Co-founder of Hu and HumanCo
Jason is a former college athlete, Wharton grad (summa cum laude), and hedge fund star who has since helped launch several iconic companies, including Hu, True Foods, and Oura. Less well known about Jason is that he has suffered from panic attacks, ADHD, insomnia, and depression. Before he learned to manage his mental health issues, he was losing large clumps of hair and even part of his vision.
Get to know a few more of our invited guests
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Guest: Dr. Rakesh Suri
Dr. Rakesh Suri knows about chronic stress. He is one of the top heart transplant surgeons in the world - having held high level positions at both the Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic - and showcased by Harvard Business School - spoke to our community about the interconnectivity of mental and physical health.
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Guest: Professor Amy Edmondson
Harvard Business School Professor Amy Edmonsdson is ranked the #1 Thought Leader in the world and coined the term, "psychological safety." She shared with our community the importance of reducing anxiety and learning from intelligent failure.
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Guest: John Tyson
John Tyson is the billionaire Chairman of the Board of Tyson Foods, but he's made some bad choices in his life. Some, like denying his alcoholism addiction, almost ruined his career. But John eventually realized what was at stake - poor health, poor decision making, inauthentic relationships, and low self-esteem. John talked openly about his journey and offered practical advice to those considering alcohol or drugs.
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Guest: Dansby Swanson
Dansby is a World Series Champion baseball player, who now starts for the Chicago Cubs. Less known, he also suffers from severe anxiety, which can be quite debilitating as a professional athlete who works in the public spotlight. Dansby explained how it feels when he is in a slump or overcome with self doubt - and how keeping a journal helps relieve stress.
We recruit guests from top organizations
