Lessons in Leadership & Overcoming Adversity

In recent Talks at GS conversations with some of the world’s most dynamic leaders across industries - including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, entrepreneur and journalist Arianna Huffington, author Ron Chernow and former soccer player and philanthropist David Beckham - the lessons were clear: be bold, know what your priorities are, don’t be afraid to fail, and have empathy. As former NBA star David Robinson said, “It’s easy to get caught up in the race and really forget what the important things are. Perspective is everything – it’s everything. If you don’t have perspective, you’re in trouble.”