In an era of complexity, specialization, and rapid change, the most effective leaders are those who exhibit the same ...
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How to identify a true leader

Follow these tips and tricks to make sure your next hire has the leadership skills you need on the team.
Here is a TED Talk by Simon Sinek, the third most-watched, on what makes a great leader a great leader. The bottom line is "why" comes first because it motivates and connects to human concerns. "What" ...
Across all sectors of the economy, there is a lot of churn in leadership right now going all the way to the top. The C-suite and its equivalent in many organizations has become a merry-go-round. When ...
Picture this: Sarah was brilliant at leading her scrappy startup team through those thrilling early days. Quick decisions, sleeves rolled up, everyone around the kitchen table solving problems ...
All too often, good leadership is viewed as a more enticing and important topic than good management. People aspire to be leaders; they are trained to be managers. Many don’t even want to be referred ...
Some so-called leaders seem to rely more on fear and intimidation than on inspiration and motivation. Here are some tips on ...
Great leaders know that it’s not always the big things that count. It’s the simple everyday habits that allow you to be great at what you do. Most of the time, you don’t even realize you’re doing ...
Great leaders aren’t defined by how many decisions they make, but by the discipline to make fewer, better ones. Effective leadership is defined by the quality and impact of decisions, not the number ...
Most leaders are addicted to being the hero. When pressure builds and teams look for direction, every instinct screams: Give them the answer. Be the leader they need. But when you lead with answers, ...