As we enter the corporate arena we are taught to focus on execution. If we are successful, promotion entails shifting from an individual contributor role to leading and developing others. Most often ...

At a recent class, my daughter’s karate instructor asked the group of assembled seven- to ten-year-olds: “What does it mean to be a leader?” My daughter, back straightening, chin climbing, thrust her ...

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Debate surrounds whether leaders are a result of nature or nurture. Rather than debate, let’s look at some agreed-upon areas of leadership traits and characteristics per scholars. I’d also like to ...

One question I often get when I speak at events or lead training sessions is, “What if I ask questions and people think I’m being confrontational?” It’s a common concern, especially when curiosity ...

THE MOST EFFECTIVE LEADERS inspire their teams by building a positive image and trust within their organization. Positive perceptions of leadership can support improved productivity, morale, culture, ...

Arpana Kumar Ahuja, EVP & Head of Corporate Brand & Comms at Jindal Steels, discusses untapped industry opportunities, global ...

New research points to challenges female leaders face. Women who pursue leadership face a conundrum: people’s perceptions of an ideal leader do not always match their perceptions of an ideal woman.

(THE CONVERSATION) Many top-performing companies say they are committed to supporting women in the workplace, and there’s reason to believe most men want to be better allies to women as well. They ...

The four brands that stand out for car-brand perception—Ford, Toyota, Honda, and Chevrolet—also lead in purchase intent and brand loyalty. This is what we learned after our National Research Center ...