Leadership boils down to people, trust, and relationships. And the simple truth is still the same today: Great leaders lead by serving. They focus on what their people need to succeed—clarity, ...

From school to the C-suite, we’re taught that value comes from having the right answer and producing individual results. We reward those who solve problems, not those who build systems that prevent ...

Across all sectors of the economy, there is a lot of churn in leadership right now going all the way to the top. The C-suite and its equivalent in many organizations has become a merry-go-round. When ...

Work isn’t working. For the global workforce, stress is up, employee engagement is down, and overall well-being is trending in the wrong direction. The warning signs are flashing everywhere. In the ...

Great leaders aren’t defined by how many decisions they make, but by the discipline to make fewer, better ones. Effective leadership is defined by the quality and impact of decisions, not the number ...

In Aesop’s fable “The North Wind and the Sun,” the two forces of nature argue over who is stronger. To settle the debate, they test their power on a passing traveler by trying to remove his cloak. The ...

A torn piece of paper with the word "Leadership" printed on it leans against a compass which is out of focus in the background. I write on leadership (and a few other topics) because I’m supposed to ...

You were told not to tell your employees, “I made the sale,” even if you were the only person who met with the client. So you say, “We made the sale.” You were told not to say say, “My company.” So ...

These six clues always predict whether or not there’s strong leadership nearby. If you don’t see these six things, poor leadership isn’t far. Employee engagement and initiative-taking are clear ...

It’s easy to spotlight bold ideas or big wins when evaluating a marketing and communications leader. However, the attributes that make someone truly effective in a comms leadership role are often less ...