Kurt was fussing over the last details on one of his paintings when the deafening tropical downpour stopped suddenly, as if to awaken him from a dream. Born and raised near the Guatemalan border in Belize, the 28-year-old artist created bright acrylic pa… more »

John F. Kennedy University is offering its Annual Leadership Scholarship for 25 mid-level managers. Take your leadership skills from good to great by applying to participate in the Success Built to Last: Creating a Life That Matters course, to be held Ja… more »

Imagine that you were invited by Sir Richard Branson to be on the virgin flight of Virgin Airlines: the plane is loaded with dignitaries, government and business leaders and crowded with news media and reporters. Just as you're taking off down the runwa… more »

The Leader to Leader Institute honored General Eric Shinseki , current Secretary of Veteran Affairs, as the 2009 Leader of the Future. In his acceptance speech, he tells us about a young soldier who showed remarkable integrity under fire. Stories like… more »

What does the CEO think it takes for you to succeed in your job? We asked the boss and shared with leaders at ASTD the 7th insight from our survey. There were five winning traits we heard over and over. Rightly or wrongly, this is what the CEO thinks a t… more »