Leadership Legacy Over Titles: How to Lead With Lasting Impact
September 17, 2025
I once met a man who had three degrees, five promotions, and a corner office. But when he left the organization, no one talked about
I once met a man who had three degrees, five promotions, and a corner office. But when he left the organization, no one talked about
I’ve seen two people walk into an organization at the same time with the same talent, the same work ethic, and the same hunger to
I remember the first time I was told I needed to “check” my executive presence. I was the only Black man in the room. I
A few weeks ago, I met with a senior executive in the healthcare industry. She was dealing with a high-stakes decision—one that would impact staffing,
I once worked with a brilliant team leader—sharp, strategic, and deeply committed to her staff. She carried her department through a leadership vacuum, led key
Over the years, I’ve spoken to thousands of leaders—from Fortune 500 execs to frontline supervisors. And no matter the industry, I always seem to run
The Ground Is Shifting—Are You Leading or Reacting? The past 12 months have rewritten the rules of business leadership. More than 260,000 federal employees have
Anton Gunn is a former senior advisor to President Barack Obama and the world’s leading authority on Socially Conscious Leadership. He has a Masters Degree in Social Work from USC and was a Resident Fellow at Harvard. He is the bestselling author of The Presidential Principles and has been featured in TIME magazine, the Wall Street Journal, BBC, NPR, and on Good Morning America.
