If you’re an executive who works at any corporation worth its salt, then you know how important it is to keep track of the latest trends regarding leadership. If you don’t stay up-to-date on leadership and management trends, then you’re at risk of becoming a dinosaur. Here are eleven important trends worth keeping an eye on in 2023 and beyond. …
The Case for Taking Risks as a Leader
By Marty Strong Here we are again, discussing the single greatest impediment to nimble leadership and creative thinking in general — risk taking. It’s a cliché, but the fear of failure paradigm is real. Countless studies suggest this fear is much stronger than our desire to win or gain something of value. Humans in general are more likely to choose …
20 Best Leadership Blogs Written by the Top Leadership Experts
Being a leader is not something that you are born into, it is something that you become. That’s why it is important to make sure you’re developing those skills by learning tips and techniques from other leaders. Leadership skills are developed over time, so by taking the time to reflect on the success of others, you are becoming a better …
21 Science-Based Facts About Leadership and Leadership Development Training
Are you an executive who is trying to wrap your mind around the impact leadership development training has on your employees and staff? If so, you’ve come to the right place. What follows are 21 science-based facts about the value and impact of leadership development training in your organization. We are in a time where people are craving development and …
Leadership Training for Managers: Essential Tips You Can Put to Use Now.
If you’re like a lot of people reading this, you’re an executive who is interested in learning how to become a better leader. Or, you might be a talent development executive who wants to help others become better leaders. In my work as a consultant, workshop leader, and keynote speaker around the globe, I see a lot of executives who are …
Communication Skills: 37 Science-Based Techniques for the Workplace.
If you’re like a lot of people reading this, you’re interested in improving your communication skills. It might be because you’re an executive who wants to do a better job working with employees. Or, it might be because you’re a manager who is trying to mentor a co-worker. It might even be because you’re a sales executive who wants to …
Your Mental Health Improves by Working Remotely. Here’s Why Your CEO Might Not Give a Damn.
How do you feel about remote work? If you’re like most people reading this, you’re a big fan. Some studies report that 90% of full-time remote workers say that they were equally or more productive when working remotely. (Note: I intentionally emphasized the word “say.” Keep reading to find out why.) 86% of those looking for jobs would prefer to …
Take This Quiz to Learn Which Business Celebrity You’re Most Like: Steve Jobs, Oprah, Howard Schultz, or Someone Else.
Based on research at Harvard, Stanford, and my own studies, there are 5 distinct styles of leadership. Which one are you? The descriptions and leadership quiz outlined below will help you uncover which of the 5 styles matches your approach. The Visionary Leader Visionary leaders are people who see the world not how it is, but how it could be. …
Gallup Reports That 90% of Americans Don’t Want to Return to the Office Full Time.
What happens when people who can work remotely are asked to return to the office? According to research from Gallup, they have significantly lower employee engagement, along with higher burnout and a desire to quit. The study, conducted with more than 8000 workers throughout the United States, provided a lot of important insights about the American worker’s state of mind. …
Leadership Training for Managers: 14 Essential Skills You and Your Team Should Know
If you’re like a lot of people reading this, you’re interested in learning how to be a better leader. Or, you’re interested in helping others become better leaders. If that includes you, I have some information you’ll find helpful. A new research study I’ve just completed with Dr. Reshma Shah and Emory Executive Education at Emory University sheds new light …