Teaches Authentic Leadership

George W. Bush

President George W. Bush opens up about his leadership philosophy and introduces his class. Meet Mrs. Laura Bush and visit their family home in Maine to get a feel for life after the presidency.

Meet Your Instructor

Listening to and learning about people takes effort, but empathy is essential to becoming a leader people want to follow. Learn how President Bush develops and maintains relationships by encouraging others to open up.

The Art of Personal Diplomacy 

President Bush defines what a leader’s job is—and what it is not. In this lesson, he outlines his view that a leader sets the vision and leaves implementation to trusted team members.

Look Over the Horizon 

Building a productive team that encourages disparate viewpoints is essential to successful leadership. That requires knowing your own weaknesses and strengths, listening to those around you, and recognizing when it’s time to make a change.

Building a Strong Team

Tough decisions are inevitable, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare for them. President Bush outlines the values and principles he uses to make decisions—large or small.

Making Tough Decisions

When developing a plan, leaders need to create outcomes that are measurable, and the right people need accountability. Learn how President Bush develops clear goals and achieves results.

Accountability Leads to Results 

President Bush faced the unimaginable during his time in office. Learn how he dealt with crises that defined his presidency.

Crisis Management

President Bush covers the importance of communication. He addresses his “Bushisms,” discusses the power of a heartfelt message, and shares how he structures speeches.

Own Your Communication Style 

Gain a big-picture view of President Bush’s career. Discover the lessons he learned on his journey to becoming commander in chief.

A Pathway to Politics 

Learn what it takes to become an elected official, from fundraising and campaigning to working at the White House. Explore the extreme highs and lows of working in public office.

Entering Public Service 

Driving home his philosophy, President Bush shares how having a key set of values can help you set clear expectations and stay balanced.

Prioritize What's Important

Join President Bush in his personal art studio in Maine. The former president concludes his class by sharing why he decided to start painting and how he views learning as a lifelong pursuit

"Happy are the Painters" 

President George W. Bush Teaches Authentic Leadership

Community & Government

Grow as a Community Leader

Teaches Mindfulness and Meditation

Jon Kabat-Zinn

Jon Kabat-Zinn Teaches Mindfulness and Meditation

Gloria Steinem and Noted Co-Instructors

Redefining Feminism

Redefining Feminism with Gloria Steinem and Noted Co-Instructors

Lessons from Influential Black Voices

Black History, Black Freedom, and Black Love

Teaches Independent Filmmaking

Spike Lee

Spike Lee Teaches Independent Filmmaking

Teaches the Power of Storytelling

LeVar Burton

Teaches the Power of Storytelling 

LeVar Burton Teaches the Power of Storytelling

Teaches Economics and Society

Paul Krugman

Paul Krugman Teaches Economics and Society

Teaches U.S. Presidential History and Leadership

Doris Kearns Goodwin

Doris Kearns Goodwin Teaches U.S. Presidential History and Leadership

Rewriting the Rules of Business and Life

Whitney Wolfe Herd

A Documentary by Academy Award Nominee Andrea Nevins

The Cowboy and the Queen

A Documentary by Andrea Nevins

Teaches Investigative Journalism

Bob Woodward

Bob Woodward Teaches Investigative Journalism

Teaches Designing Your Career

Elaine Welteroth

Elaine Welteroth Teaches Designing Your Career

A Documentary Film From Artist JR

Tehachapi

A Documentary by Artist JR

Teaches Writing and Performing Poetry

Amanda Gorman

Amanda Gorman Teaches Writing and Performing Poetry

Teaches Poetic Thinking

Joy Harjo

Joy Harjo Teaches Poetic Thinking

Teaches Tracing Your Roots Through Food

Michael W. Twitty

Michael W. Twitty Teaches Tracing Your Roots Through Food

Teach Advertising and Creativity

Jeff Goodby & Rich Silverstein

Jeff Goodby & Rich Silverstein Teach Advertising and Creativity

Teaches Business Innovation

Rosalind Brewer

Rosalind Brewer Teaches Business Innovation

Teaches Conservation

Dr. Jane Goodall

Dr. Jane Goodall Teaches Conservation

Teaches Scientific Thinking and Communication

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson Teaches Scientific Thinking and Communication

Teaches Self-Expression and Authenticity

RuPaul

RuPaul Teaches Self-Expression and Authenticity

Teaches Art and Creativity

Jeff Koons

Jeff Koons Teaches Art and Creativity

Teaches Mental Strength

Robin Arzón

Robin Arzón Teaches Mental Strength

Pharrell Williams and Noted Co-Instructors

The Power of Empathy

The Power of Empathy With Pharrell Williams and Noted Co-Instructors

Teaches Writing

Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing

Teaches The Power of Resilience

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Teaches the Power of Resilience

Hillary Rodham Clinton Teaches The Power of Resilience

Teaches Inclusive Leadership

Bill Clinton

President Bill Clinton Teaches Inclusive Leadership

Teaches Purposeful Communication

George Stephanopoulos

George Stephanopoulos Teaches Purposeful Communication

Teaches Disruptive Entrepreneurship 

Richard Branson

Richard Branson Teaches Disruptive Entrepreneurship 

Madeleine Albright and Condoleezza Rice Teach Diplomacy

Madeleine Albright & Condoleezza Rice

Teach Diplomacy

Teaches Impactful Giving

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates Teaches Impactful Giving

Teaches Storytelling and Writing

Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie Teaches Storytelling and Writing

Teaches Fantasy and Science Fiction Writing

N. K. Jemisin

N. K. Jemisin Teaches Fantasy and Science Fiction Writing

Chris Hadfield and Noted Co-Experts

Crisis Day

Chris Voss and Noted Co-Experts

Malala Teaches Creating Change

Malala Yousafzai

Teaches Creating Change

Teaches Writing for Social Change

Roxane Gay

Roxane Gay Teaches Writing for Social Change

Teaches Philosophy

Cornel West

Cornel West Teaches Philosophy

Teaches Science and Problem-Solving

Bill Nye

Bill Nye Teaches Science and Problem-Solving

José Andrés with Special Guest Chefs

Food, Stories, and Connections

Teach Campaign Strategy and Messaging

David Axelrod and Karl Rove

David Axelrod and Karl Rove Teach Campaign Strategy and Messaging

With Former CIA Officers

The Art of Intelligence

Reframe Your Thinking

Ava DuVernay

With Noted Investors

Mastering the Markets

Teaches a Winning Mindset

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton Teaches a Winning Mindset

Teaches Independent Thinking and Media’s Invisible Powers

Noam Chomsky

Independent Thinking and Media’s Invisible Powers

Noam Chomsky Teaches Independent Thinking and Media’s Invisible Powers

Teaches Effective and Authentic Communication

Robin Roberts

Robin Roberts Teaches Effective and Authentic Communication

Icons and Their Influences

Talking Shop