It’s a leadership misinterpretation I see frequently. Executives rise through the ranks of their company, but when reaching the top or moving to a new company, they sometimes fail to adapt to the new ...

When facing persistent, resistant challenges, leaders often surrender to poor results or invest in change efforts that waste time and resources. And yet it’s possible to influence behavior with ...

Workplaces are full of all types of people, including givers, takers and matchers. Learn the pros and cons of various ...

Of all the leadership theories available, transformational leadership is a uniquely effective way for leaders to inspire followers to perform better and work harder. Introduced in 1978 by James Burns, ...

I did not have leadership potential. So I decided to become a thought leader. Let me give you an example: For several years, I was responsible for ensuring that university professors —none of whom ...

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” —paraphrased quote from Mahatma Gandhi Where does a leader’s power come from? In their landmark 1959 report often referenced in leadership theory, social ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Defining the team’s direction as propounded by the leader is a crucial success factor and helps maximize effectiveness and make a ...

In our last post, we referenced the need for a framework of ethical leadership. Here we will discuss ethical influence. There are many ways of defining leadership. Professor Peter Northouse defines it ...

Ego and pride have caused the downfall of many great civilizations, organizations and leaders throughout history. While ego is necessary to motivate progress and achievement, uncontrolled ego ...

American influence has long been a dominant force in shaping international affairs. However, recent policy decisions are actively dismantling this stronghold. Instead of maintaining a strategic ...