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Running an “unbossed” company isn’t just a philosophy — it’s a way to unlock potential. “You get the best out of people when they're empowered, when they feel like leaders are removing obstacles." Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan tells LinkedIn Editor in Chief Daniel Roth. Leadership isn’t about micromanaging. It’s about removing barriers, energizing teams and creating space for people to maximize their performance. “You really have the big unlock when you get those leaders who make people do so much more than they ever thought possible.” What leadership styles help teams do their best work? Share in the comments.

When your team’s emotions run high, what do you prioritize — empathy or accountability? How you handle those moments shapes trust, performance and whether people speak up. The best leaders don’t avoid emotion, they know exactly what to do with it. Clinical psychologist and Founder and CEO of Good Inside, Dr. Becky Kennedy, is a trusted voice for millions of professionals and parents. In her chart-topping podcast, bestselling books and parenting platform, she shares actionable strategies to strengthen connections, gain buy-in and lead through tension — at home and at work. Now, she’s taking your questions live. In this exclusive conversation with LinkedIn’s Jessi Hempel and Dr. Becky, you’ll learn how to: 👉 Hold people accountable without shutting them down 👉 Navigate emotional moments without derailing the work 👉 Give hard feedback in a way that builds trust 💬 Have a question you’d like Dr. Becky to answer? Share it in the comments. This conversation is exclusive to Premium subscribers. Subscribers, click ‘Attend’ to save your spot! Can’t join live? Register by clicking ‘Attend’ to access the replay after the event goes live. Not yet a subscriber? Discover how LinkedIn Premium can help you achieve your goals faster and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/djNtgBdr ⏯️ Visit linkedin.com/events for more can’t-miss conversations featuring prominent leaders like philanthropist Melinda French Gates, entrepreneur Mark Cuban, former FBI lead negotiator Christopher Voss, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

Hey introverts 👀 Bestselling author and communication expert Dorie Clark has networking hacks just for you. Traditional networking events can be "absolutely unbearable." And that's okay. Don't force yourself to attend. Instead, create your own events. It may sound stressful, but it leads to calmer, more controlled settings — think small dinners or one-on-ones. To help people feel even more at ease, Clark has another tip: "In advance of the event, I send out an email to everyone, and I say who is coming and I give a link to their LinkedIn profile so that people can research it." What type of events work best for you? Share any tips to handle networking nerves in the comments. Looking for more networking advice? Premium subscribers can watch a full conversation with Dorie here: https://lnkd.in/g4zpXMpK Never miss an event — bookmark linkedin.com/events for more.

Just because you *can* do everything as a consultant, doesn't mean you should. In fact, offering too much may be holding you back. "The more specific you can get, the easier it is to sell your services, to be known for something, to charge more. You become that expert in that space," says Erin Halper, Founder and CEO of The Upside. To find your niche, Halper suggests creating a simple checklist. List everything you can do — then focus on the work that pays the most and solves the most urgent problems. Most importantly, she says, "Don't start a consultancy doing anything you don't enjoy." Have you defined your specialty as a consultant, or are you still struggling to narrow it down? Tell us how it's going in the comments. ▶️ Premium subscribers can join our conversation with Erin on Apr. 8 at 11 AM ET to learn how to build a profitable consultancy. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/grHb2CYH Never want to miss an event? Bookmark linkedin.com/events to catch all our Premium-exclusive conversations.

As work and life accelerate, many people are asking the same question: Why doesn’t success feel like enough? Harvard professor and bestselling author Dr. Arthur Brooks calls this the growing “meaning gap,” and he says it’s one of the most important challenges facing modern workforce today. In this exclusive live conversation with LinkedIn’s Jessi Hempel, Arthur will share insights from this new book “The Meaning of Your Life,” a culmination of years of research on why meaning feels so elusive today, along with practical ways to reconnect with what truly matters. You’ll learn how to: 👉 Break free from habits and distractions that pull you off course 👉 Connect your success to a deeper sense of purpose 👉 Build simple practices that help you stay connected to what matters most 💬 Have a question you’d like Arthur to answer? Share it in the comments. This conversation is exclusive to Premium subscribers. Subscribers, click ‘Attend’ to save your spot! Can’t join live? Register by clicking ‘Attend’ to access the replay after the event goes live. Not yet a subscriber? Discover how LinkedIn Premium can help you achieve your goals faster and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/djNtgBdr ⏯️ Visit linkedin.com/events for more can’t-miss conversations featuring prominent leaders like philanthropist Melinda French Gates, entrepreneur Mark Cuban, former FBI lead negotiator Christopher Voss, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

What makes you irreplaceable in the age of AI? "Focus on what makes you uniquely human," says LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky. In his recent conversation with Aneesh Raman and host Jessi Hempel the message was clear: 🎯 Nobody beats you at being you. Use AI as a thought partner to redesign your role, not replace it. Explore the skills that set you apart in the latest In the Room Live newsletter, and join the conversation with #InTheRoomLive

There may be a better way to showcase your AI fluency on LinkedIn. LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky has two quick tips to stand out in a crowded market: 1️⃣ Update your skills section with the AI tools you use 2️⃣ Post on the feed to share your work In your posts, beware of "bragging" about accomplishments. Instead, write about what you're building, how you're building it and what you're learning in the process. Also, ask others for their input. The goal isn't to broadcast, it's to contribute to and build community. How are you using LinkedIn to demonstrate your AI skills? Share in the comments. Premium subscribers can watch a replay of the full In The Room Live conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gSJ2qPtW Never miss an event — bookmark linkedin.com/events for more.

As AI rapidly reshapes the workforce, reinvention is key to keeping up — even if you’ve been doing your job for years. “What is remarkable about this moment is that you can literally say it's 10 to 25 times more productive to use a coding agent and do something than it was before,” says Sridhar Ramaswamy CEO of Snowflake. But that kind of acceleration comes with real challenges. Ramaswamy says, “ The problem right now is that AI is increasingly getting better at solving these minute problems that expert engineers used to be so good at.” So where does that leave these expert engineers and others who feel uncertain as AI absorbs parts of their job? “ It's a lot more right now about organizing work, and sort of coordinating it, and exercising an amount of judgement. It's a very different skill.” That's where reinvention comes into play. How are you working with AI agents and redefining your role? Share in the comments.

Hot take 🔥Your vision board won’t save you. For years, we’ve been told to visualize the life we want: the dream house, the fancy car, the perfect job. But as Nir Eyal, author of “Beyond Belief,” explains, research shows that focusing on the outcome can actually reduce motivation. In experiments by psychologist Gabriele Oettingen, people were asked to vividly imagine the goals they wanted to achieve while connected to blood pressure monitors. Their blood pressure dropped. It was as if their brain was saying: You already made it. Relax. And afterward, they were less likely to do the things required to achieve the goal. The better approach is something called mental contrasting. Picture the goal. Then picture the obstacles in your way. That’s what athletes do. They don’t just imagine the win, they imagine what it will take to get there. For more motivation hacks from Eyal, check out his full conversation with Jessi Hempel on Hello Monday: https://lnkd.in/ejvzg7rx