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9 super-successful people share their biggest leadership secrets

Jacquelyn Smith,Rachel SugarJul 8, 2015, 00:30 IST

Reuters/Olivia HarrisRichard Branson.

Every leader's abilities are put to the test at some point in their career. How well they handle the ups and downs, the excitement and turmoil, proves whether they're truly a great leader, or just another wannabe.

For its most recent Influencers editorial package, titled "How I Lead," LinkedIn asked some of the world's most successful executives, entrepreneurs, and industry experts to share their best leadership secrets and "surefire management methods" for getting through the good times, and bad.

Over 50 thought leaders shared original posts revealing how they lead in times of turbulence or growth.

Here's what nine super-successful people had to say: