leadership traits
TagThe surprising traits of good remote leaders
Strong in-person leadership skills don’t necessarily translate to being a good virtual leader. Instead, organisation and competency reign supreme.
Competence Begets Leadership in Small Groups
New research is looking into how small groups of individuals interact to make decisions — particularly the ones regarding leadership.
The Four X Factors of Exceptional Leaders
Understanding what differentiates a great leader from a good leader will help companies make the right choices for the top jobs.
Lead Or Follow: What Sets Leaders Apart?
In a new study, researchers identified the cognitive and neurobiological processes that influence whether someone is more likely to take o..
Remaining Objective Is Hard, But the Best Leaders Figure Out How to Do It
There is no single leadership trait that guarantees success in any profession, but there is, based on my experience, one that many of the ..
Research: When Being a Humble Leader Backfires
Do humble leaders make more effective leaders? Do their teams have better outcomes? According to our research, the answer is: It depends. ..
This Study of 300,000 Leaders Revealed the Top 10 Traits for Success
According to leadership development consultants Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman, these are the skills that leaders need to succeed.
How to Display Your Soft Skills as Coveted Leadership Traits
What used to be called ‘soft’ skills are now some of the most coveted skill sets in the business world.
Great Business Leaders Are Unshakable Optimists
A conversation with Harvard’s Steven Pinker.
6 Top Leadership Traits for Managing Smart and Creative People, According to Research
Research suggests your knowledge workers will respond the best to this type of leader.