THE FOCUS on Potential - Egon Zehnder

Digging for hidden treasure

Karena Strella and James Martin on the traits that really promise great leadership.

“We encourage people to change their lives.”

Report on the Brazilian social entrepreneur Rodrigo Baggio.

“The ideal Juilliard student has great intellectual curiosity and a desire to be a leader.”

Interview with Joseph W. Polisi, President of the prestigious Juilliard School.

“We see a strong parallel between company growth and personal growth.”

Interview with Pius Baschera, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Hilti Corporation.

What else might I do?

Herminia Ibarra on how current success can actually work against fulfilling your potential.

Lasting Greatness

Claudio Fernández-Aráoz discovers astonishingly modern views on developing leadership potential in the works of Ignatius of Loyola.

“We’re all born curious, creative, and imaginative.”

Education thought leader Tony Wagner and Ben Nelson, founder of the ambitious Minerva Project, talk about aligning the education system with future needs.

“The students must see themselves as building a cathedral – the cathedral being Africa.”

Interview with Fred Swaniker, founder of the African Leadership Academy.

“We know that leaders come in different packages and it takes patience to identify them.”

Interview with Kendall J. Powell, Chairman and CEO, General Mills Inc.

Tapping quiet talent

Writer and lecturer Susan Cain argues for a new evaluation of the capabilities of introverted people.

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