Wednesday, September 9, 2026, | 12:00 PM CT (Note the earlier start time)

Leadership Intelligence: A FAN webinar featuring Caroline Webb, in conversation with Jonathan Haidt, Ph.D.

REGISTER: https://www.familyactionnetwork.net/events/leadership-intelligence/

Book Giveaway: FAN is giving away copies of Leadership Intelligence to randomly selected Zoom attendees. Details on the webinar registration page.

Leadership can be rewarding, but it is also deeply demanding. Leaders must deliver results now while planning for the long term, think strategically while managing the daily friction that arises on any team. Technology is reshaping the work in generation-defining ways, and the division of labor between human and machine keeps shifting. What does it take to lead intelligently through all that?

In her new book Leadership Intelligence: Science-Backed Strategies for Mastering 21 Everyday Management Challenges economist and executive coach Caroline Webb brings the science-backed approach that made her first book, How to Have a Good Day, an enduring success to leaders seeking to raise their game. Rooted in psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics, and brought to life by real stories of world-class leaders, the book offers an integrated system for mastering the 21 challenges organizations and teams face most often.

Webb arranges these around three strengths of a great leader: making wise choices, inspiring people to perform at their best, and building resilience through ups and downs. Written in a clear, engaging style, Leadership Intelligence shows that leadership is something anyone can build and cultivate over time to handle hard situations with grace, decide with clarity, and lift a team to greatness.

Webb will be in conversation with Jonathan Haidt, Ph.D., the Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University’s Stern School of Business and the New York Times bestselling author of several books, including The Anxious Generation, The Coddling of the American Mind, and The Righteous Mind.

This event is suitable for youth ages 12 and up. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel.

Sponsored by FAN, in partnership with The Alliance for Early Childhood, The Ancona School, The Avery Coonley School, Avoca D37, Beacon Academy, Bennett Day School, Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School, Brickton Montessori School, British International School of Chicago, Catherine Cook School, Compass Health Center, Connections Health, Countryside Day School, Evanston Scholars, Evanston Township HS D202, The Family Institute at Northwestern University, Family Service Center, The Frances Xavier Warde School, Francis W. Parker School, Glenbrook HS D225, Glenview Public Library, Gorton Center, Hyde Park Day School, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, Kenilworth D38, Lake Bluff D65, Lake Forest Community High School D115, Latin School of Chicago, Leo Catholic High School, Lycée Français de Chicago, Magnetar Capital, North Shore Country Day, Northwestern University Office of Neighborhood and Community Relations, Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy, Oakton College, Pope John XXIII School, Psychgeist Media, Regina Dominican High School, Rogers Park Montessori School, Sacred Heart Schools, St. Bernard’s School, Santa Clara University School of Law, Science & Arts Academy, The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, Stevenson HS D125, Township High School D113, Township High School D214, Wilmette Public Library, Winnetka D36, Wintrust Bank, Wolcott College Prep, Woodlands Academy, Youth & Opportunity United.