Years ago, I was quarterbacking a new product launch for a major U.S. fast-moving consumer goods brand. As a senior marketing manager, I orchestrated multiple cross-functional teams in the run-up to ...
There is a kind of leader I meet often. Highly competent. Sharp mind. Good education. Impressive résumé. They can solve complex problems quickly, and they usually become the person everyone relies on.
Be curious. Be intentional. These two traits will have a lasting impression on your team and a direct impact on your organization’s culture. There’s a reason “lead by example” is such a common piece ...
Working for a great leader is something I sincerely hope everyone gets to or has experienced at some point in their career. If your goals are to advance into a leadership role, working for or with a ...
It’s true that leadership skills are necessary for managers to be great leaders. However, managers aren’t the only individuals within an organization who can benefit from having strong leadership ...
“Throw away those books and cassettes on inspirational leadership. Send those consultants packing. Know your job, set a good example for the people under you and put results over politics. That‘s all ...
Effective leadership starts with acknowledging that different situations call for different leadership styles. The practice of “leadership”—influencing behavior to achieve a desired result—encompasses ...
A democratic leadership style invites team members at every level to participate in decision making. In a consultative democratic-leadesrship approach, a leader asks for input and then makes the final ...
When it comes to leadership are you an overbearing tyrant, a nit-picking micro-manager, a dictator who rules with an iron fist?