Facebook’s COO on how to pursue a meaningful and successful career. Your story is not my story: and that is a good thing. What for you is meaningful and defines what you see as success needs to crystallise in your own mind. It is not something fake or about assuming there is one right best way. A good talk to reflect on one’s own voice.

The world is full of leadership programs, but the best way to learn how to lead might be right under your nose. Roselinde Torres describes 25 years observing truly great leaders at work, and shares the three simple but crucial questions would-be leaders need to ask to thrive in the future.

Why do people want to assume leadership roles? One thing that I have often heard is: to make things better/a real difference. This post looks at five ways to define leadership based on what it takes to be a leader and what will make the biggest difference. Examining your own answers to these five elements is good practice.

Bringing the talk back: Coach John Wooden redefines success and urges us all to pursue the best in ourselves. Coach Wooden shares the advice he gave his players at UCLA, his journey as a leader based on his father’s wisdom and own experience. Always worth a re-listen.

Overthinking hems you in. Looking at the question: Why do we overcomplicate work? David Kahn, who has some good blog posts on his site, looks into the advice from Stephen Hawking on why simplification is a key to success.

Four-star general Stanley McChrystal shares what he learned about leadership over his decades in the military. How can you build a sense of shared purpose among people of many ages and skill sets? By listening, addressing the possibility of failure, trusting in the strengths of your team and leading from a stance of learning.