Warren Bennis, one of the founders of the modern study of leadership, was known for this provocative statement: “I don’t know if leadership can be taught … but I believe it can be learned.” Bennis believed that leaders are formed via “crucible moments”: formative events, critical struggles, or serious challenges that force people to learn, grow and think differently about themselves. However, most of us don’t get to experience “crucible moments” on a regular basis—which is probably a good thing, since these events can be exhausting and disruptive! In the absence of crucibles, how can you catalyze your own development
