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Treasure: Leadership Lessons from Pirates

Treasure: Leadership Lessons from Pirates

Update: 2025-10-20
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Author Sam Conniff argues that the boldest leaders don’t play it safe—they have a strategy for rewriting the rules. This episode explores how pirate-inspired thinking and resolute action can help executives navigate uncertainty, unlock innovation and lead with courage amid change.


·     Leaders who embrace change as a strategic advantage can outperform peers.

·     Championing shared values, self-governance and rule-breaking offers a provocative framework for rethinking organizational culture.

·     Emotional intelligence can be a critical competency for business executives.

·     Prioritizing the short-term over the long-term can cost organizations capital and credibility.

·     Leaders should challenge industry “settled” truths to unlock workplace innovation.

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Treasure: Leadership Lessons from Pirates

Treasure: Leadership Lessons from Pirates

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