leadership
TagA Simple Strategy to Build Inclusion in Diverse Teams
It rests with leaders to help everyone feel like they can meaningfully contribute. One way to do that, research suggests, is by practicing..
The Downstream Damage of the Leadership Skills Gap
Companies are struggling with a critical problem — finding managers with the right skills to lead their organizations. This problem not on..
Humility is a double-edged sword for some leaders, study shows
Humble leaders are seen as more warm, sensitive, and kind. But also less competent, independent and influential.
Hire Leaders for What They Can Do, Not What They Have Done
Three questions to ask about each candidate.
How To Find Success When Planning For Succession
Strategic succession planning ensures that the inevitable change at the top becomes a manageable event for the organization, not a destabi..
To Prevent Burnout, Hire Better Bosses
Solid, boring managers are often better than erratic “superstars.”
If companies are really interested in boosting their workforce’s wel..
Are Your Company’s Strengths Really Weaknesses?
Look at a map of the world drawn upside down. It’s a good way to challenge your assumptions about the way the world is — especially which ..
Friendship and Leadership Are Easily Confused
Entrepreneurs often develop strong feelings about the connection of friendship to business success—feelings that can get in the way when t..
Creating a culture of learning
Jim Keane, CEO of Steelcase, the world’s largest office furniture company, explains how giving people a choice about the spaces they work ..
Three approaches to respond versus react
Here are three ways to help you respond to people with composure and tact.