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 ...

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, ...

Robert J. Smith, MFA, a business consultant and author with more than five decades of professional experience, has announced the release of his new book, INFLUENCE IN ACTION™ for CEOs. The publication ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Back in the day, people in leadership roles got to where they were on purpose. They climbed the corporate or political ladder, worked their way into a position of power, and stepped into the ...

Leadership skills for volatile times include geopolitical awareness, political influence, and stress control, says IMD’s Jennifer Jordan.