There is possibly nothing more dispiriting than a leader who is "phoning it in." A half-hearted approach to leading can spread a spirit...

Although it's rarely mentioned in a list of leadership competencies, nor listed on a performance review, the ability to persevere - to be...

Much has been written about empathy and its importance in understanding and relating to other people. Empathy is the ability to recognize...

Honor is a word rarely heard in an organizational context. Yet, it can be a powerful and provocative concept in understanding leadership....

In a world of VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity), savvy leaders understand the importance of being attuned to an...

A well-known quote about organizations from Peter Drucker is "Culture trumps strategy. Culture eats strategy for breakfast." Of course,...

When describing leaders who have been particularly effective, people often use words like positive, upbeat, optimistic, and enthusiastic....

When hearing buzzwords like "empowered" and "collaborative leadership," most people nod knowingly and agree in principle. But few people...

Very often when I ask people what they have appreciated in effective leaders they have known, the attribute of "steadiness" is mentioned....

"We're sort of awash in knowledge. But what we could use a little more of is wisdom." In this observation, Chip Conley sheds light on...

In a previous article we explored the role of leaders in setting an example for civility in the workplace. In this article, we will...

Over the last decade, organizational climate assessments have reported an increase in incivility in the workplace. Written comments...

We all operate in the world by basing our decisions and actions on a set of underlying assumptions about people and how the world works....

All people and groups inevitably experience times of discouragement and disappointment. When times are tough, changes are hard, and...

One of the amazing drives in humans is the drive for creative expression. We see it in many forms: artists, inventors, musicians, and...

Time and time again, research and polls tell us that one of the hallmarks of effective leadership is credibility. In this context,...

When we hear the word "prospector," we think of miners with shovels and pick axes rushing to unearth the riches hidden in the hills. When...

When we think of courageous leaders, we often think of leaders in battle where the threat is physical harm. But, there is another type of...

When people think of generosity, they often think of philanthropy, or the giving of money. But in leadership, generosity pertains to...

When many people think of leadership, they jump to strength, oratory, self-confidence and power. This "heroic" view of leadership is a...