March 15, 2024 Want to sound more authoritative? Change this one thing This one change to your language can help you sound more powerful and confident. BY Judith Humphrey How often do we hear people who sound weak? We may not analyze why the person comes across the way that they do, but somehow we’re keenly … Continue reading Want to sound more authoritative? Change this one thing
March 14, 2024 3 reasons the leadership skills you learned in business school are holding you back The author of ‘Confronting the Storm’ insists that old ways of solving problems in business have to be unlearned. BY David Ross I’ve always admired the way leaders can identify a solution for linear-style problems so readily, and so … Continue reading 3 reasons the leadership skills you learned in business school are holding you back
By Barbara Kellerman March 12, 2024 Both founders and CEOs have been known to go down in flames. But in the first decades of the 21st century arguably no downfall was as spectacular as that of Elizabeth Holmes. Her story is so singular—her persona so captivating, her rise to fame so striking, and her … Continue reading 3 leadership red flags Elizabeth Holmes should have raised—and how you can spot them yourself
By Jennifer Cohen February 03, 2024 American mothers are facing an existential crisis. There have never been more of us, yet it doesn’t feel like it’s any easier. There are also nearly 44 million caregivers in this country—a disproportionate number of them women (75%). The tune of their free labor? $470 billion each year, … Continue reading 4 ways leaders can better support stressed-out caregivers and working parents
Discover the secrets behind exceptional leadership skills and how you can apply them to your role in the marketing industry. Mike Pastore on January 31, 2024 There are certain qualities all strong leaders possess, regardless of their role in the organization and the circumstances under which they lead. How and when you apply good leadership … Continue reading The secrets of effective leadership
By Featured January 19, 2024 Keeping the peace is important at any time in the work year, and no employee wants to feel a tense buildup in the office. Leadership teams across the board can benefit from guidance on what to stay away from in maintaining equilibrium at work. To uncover root causes, we’ve … Continue reading An 18-point guide to eliminating tension between leadership and employees
By Bill Adams January 18, 2024 Retirement just isn’t what it used to be. Many executives 65 and older are choosing to work for longer—and they are being asked to stay. One reason executives are being asked to delay retirement is because companies are afraid of change and they are ill-prepared for change. Retirement-aged … Continue reading Too many leaders fear their younger coworkers. Here’s what they should do instead
By Tracy Brower January 18, 2024 Today, true leadership is harder, but more important than ever. In a world that is increasingly volatile, complex and ambiguous, leaders are integral to creating the conditions in which workers can thrive and organizations can generate great results. Trust is key to this process. When people trust their … Continue reading 4 science-backed ways to build trust as a leader
By Brad Jacobs January 08, 2024 A work environment is at its most productive when communication flows honestly and frequently. It’s impossible to overcommunicate with the team. I’m a big advocate of communication in all its forms. It makes it possible for me to convey my vision to employees in ways that can inspire … Continue reading Why great leaders overcommunicate
By Lydia Dishman November 26, 2023 This week, we’ve had a collective front-row seat to the Sturm und Drang at OpenAI, in which we witnessed a dramatic dismissal and return of a CEO, an interim female tech leader installed, an employee uprising to get the board to step down, and the easy glide of … Continue reading These are the 4 essential leadership skills CEOs need to navigate a crisis
