I think that one of the best ways to learn leadership isn’t studying “leadership” at all. Instead, study individual leaders in their natural habitat and decide what they do that you want to try. Articles by and about leaders and interviews with them are mini-case studies that show you an actual leader in a real situation.

That’s why, every week, I bring you a selection of post about individual leaders. This week I’m pointing you to pieces by and about Kent Thiry, Luvleen Sidhu, Rick Crossland, Joy Mangano, and Som Seif.

From Bill Snyder: How to Make Your Company a Community

“A CEO explains how his dialysis company rebounded.”

From Mary Johnson: Luvleen Sidhu, of BankMobile, on the growth of the no-fee, mobile and online bank in its first year

“The milestone was in part the result of several acquisitions by BankMobile’s parent company, Customers Bank (NYSE: CUBI), which were then merged with BankMobile in an effort to capture the millennial and Gen X market. And it effectively shattered the goal BankMobile had at the time of its launch, which was to have 25,000 accounts within its first year, said The milestone was in part the result of several acquisitions by BankMobile’s parent company, Customers Bank (NYSE: CUBI), which were then merged with BankMobile in an effort to capture the millennial and Gen X market. And it effectively shattered the goal BankMobile had at the time of its launch, which was to have 25,000 accounts within its first year, said Luvleen Sidhu, the chief strategy and marketing officer for BankMobile., the chief strategy and marketing officer for BankMobile.”

From Rick Crossland: The Important Question Every Employee Should Be Able to Answer

“The Entrepreneur Insider network is an online community where the most thoughtful and influential people in America’s startup scene contribute answers to timely questions about entrepreneurship and careers. Today’s answer to the question ‘What’s something you wish you knew before starting your business?’ is written by Rick Crossland, founder of A Player Advantage.”

From Zoë Henry: The Real ‘Joy’ Mangano on the Biggest Challenges of Building a $3 Billion Empire

“The iconic inventor of the Miracle Mop, and real-life inspiration behind the movie ‘Joy,’ opens up about the secrets and challenges of building a $3 billion empire based on household hack products.”

From Clare O’Hara: ETF pioneer Som Seif isn’t afraid of the competition

“Som Seif had a big chip on his shoulder after he found himself forced to sell his first company, Claymore Investments. Today, he retains full control of his new venture, and says he’s ready to take on the competition as new low-fee players pile in.”