Executives focus—with good reasons—on the lack of employee engagement that is pervasive in organizations. In the United States, engagement remained flat at 64% last year. But
Inspiration, a vision for the future, connecting to values and motivations—these are all important leadership roles. But without connecting the dots to what each person
The term “information age” insufficiently captures our current business landscape. We face unprecedented data streams, vast knowledge networks and unknown problems. Success hinges on how
Perfectionism is not all bad. Think about it: perfectionistic managers develop the skills to blend reason, logic, emotion and insight. They rely on these tools
Every leader has experienced ups and downs, peaks and valleys, wins and losses. They’ve faced white water rapids, calm seas and zero knots. Every successful
When was the last time you experienced leadership drift? Was there any fallout? If you’re anything like the leaders I talk to regarding this subject,
Work carries a large, invisible burden: the presumption that it will provide our lives with meaning and energize our spirits. Many times, it does. But
Smart leaders hire for passion; they know it’s the quickest way to infuse passion and high performance into their company. They also understand that setting
An organization’s health is only as sound as its leader’s decisions. Some companies prosper from wise leadership directions, while others struggle after flawed choices—choices that
How a leader responds to adversity reveals how effective that leader truly is. Reactions to setbacks or crises not only test leadership character but define
Business is an active, demanding endeavor. Only those who consistently apply themselves succeed. Organizations that thrive require leaders who actively dream, plan, engage, solve, pursue,
Surveys and studies indicate global job dissatisfaction is at a two-decade high. Disengaged employees account for nearly 70 percent of the workforce, which significantly affects
