Leadership & Management

3 Signs You’re Meant To Be A Leader

Inc - June 18, 2013

Not everyone is cut out to be a leader. But if you have these three traits, you might be a natural born leader. Read »

6 Rules For Creating The Best Workplace On Earth

CEO.com - June 18, 2013

Chances are, your dream workplace has never been far from reality; it just seemed too costly, complicated or tradition breaking to implement. Ultimately, workplace dynamics will either support or undermine your workers. One... Read »

Overcoming Your Negativity Bias

CEO.com - June 18, 2013

Does this sound familiar? You’re feeling a bit uneasy – say, a tightness in your chest or a rumbling in your stomach. You search your mind for the cause, and you think of something unsettling that happened in the office... Read »

Most Workers Hate Their Jobs Or Have ‘Checked Out’

Mercury News - June 18, 2013

In its ongoing survey of the American workplace, Gallup found that only 30 percent of workers are "were engaged, or involved in, enthusiastic about, and committed to their workplace." Read »

5 Keys To Inspiring Leadership, No Matter Your Style

Entrepreneur - June 18, 2013

Forget the stereotypical leadership image of a buttoned-up person in a gray suit hauling around a hefty briefcase. Today, standout leaders come in all shapes and sizes. Read »

5 Transitions Great Leaders Make That Others Don’t

Forbes - June 17, 2013

The secret to leadership is there aren’t any real secrets. The best leaders have simply gone to school on improving their tradecraft. Read »

5 Leadership Lessons An MBA Can’t Provide

CEO.com - June 17, 2013

First he talked about the importance of inspiration. Then he described the power of passion. Then he shared the value of vision. Then I almost fell asleep. The professor was describing the traits of a great leader. I... Read »

Lessons in Business Leadership From the NBA Finals

Entrepreneur - June 17, 2013

Great leaders usually don't just fall into their success. Entrepreneurs and business owners must acquire and develop over time the skills necessary to guide his or her team in the right direction. Read »

3 Ways To Coach, Not Criticize Employees

Entrepreneur - June 14, 2013

Most entrepreneurs hate giving their employees feedback on how they're doing. As a result, they do this once a year in the form of employee performance reviews, or, at worst, they avoid the process entirely. Read »

The Essential Hallmarks Of A Good Leader

LinkedIn - June 14, 2013

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan, writes about the importance of strong leadership in business and the essential qualities a leader must have. Read »

Be The Leader That Admits Mistakes

Lead Change Group - June 14, 2013

Recently one impassioned leader’s advice gave me more pause to think than usual.  She shared this familiar bit of advice: Never let ‘em see you sweat. Really? Never? I don’t know. I’m not sure I agree with this one. Read »

Famous CEO Bloodlines (Infographic)

CEO.com - June 12, 2013

In honors of Father's Day, CEO.com decided to take a look at the family corporate dynasties that have ruled the business world for generations. In doing so, we'd also like to acknowledge the lack of father-daughter or... Read »

5 Ways To Keep Employees Motivated

Inc - June 12, 2013

Step one? Be a good boss. Here are five things to start doing now. Read »

Business Lessons From An Ancient Water Serpent

HBR - June 12, 2013

In Greek mythology, Hydra, an ancient water-serpent had many heads. If one head was cut off, two rapidly grew in its place before another head could be cut off — an energy-sapping disappointment for any opponent trying to... Read »

The 3 Levels Of Leadership Used By The U.S. Army

CEO.com - June 11, 2013

It was the late '90s and we had just raised $35 million in venture capital and launched our e-HR services division. I was put in charge and through mergers, acquisitions and manic hiring we brought in over 250 employees in... Read »