- Will Smith, reflecting on leadership and work-life balance, shares a lesson from his company CEO on emotional check-ins at work. "There's always a red [light]," Smith says. "And you know, when somebody says they’re red to start the meeting, that’s probably not the time to correct them on something they did wrong yesterday."
Will Smith spent decades building an image of resilience and leadership, only to see it upended in seconds at the 2022 Oscars when he slapped Chris Rock onstage. The moment overshadowed his Best Actor win and sent shockwaves through Hollywood. In the years since, Smith has sought to rebuild, and as he prepares to release Based on a True Story, his first solo album in 20 years, he is also sharing lessons on leadership and balance—insights shaped not just by personal reflection, but by the people he has kept around him.
