A legacy of equality: Revisiting the Highlander Folk School and its role in the American civil rights movement 

Though largely forgotten, a little-known school in Tennessee once powerfully influenced the American Civil Rights Movement and its leaders while preserving Southern Appalachian culture. Its inspiring impact on the lives of two participants – one black, one white – holds lessons for today, according to the author of a new book. For Richard Dillingham in…

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Biggest leadership skill people struggle with

Being a great leader takes time and practice, and a growing share of workers are trying to get better at it. Search interest in the term “leadership” is at an all-time high, according to Google data, along with related terms like training, best practices, advice on how to lead a team and sources for professional…

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