Exceptional organizations know that people are their most valued resource; they motivate employees and recognize excellence. The U.S. Coast Guard, in which I served for 36 years, is an organization ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I advise CEOs and senior executives on leadership and strategy. Over the last six months or so, Carly Fiorina, an extremely ...

Oftentimes, the words “leader” and “manager” become synonymous with each other. This is perhaps explained by the fact that people expect the leader of any organization to be adept at managing it too.

Being an inspirational leader can be both fulfilling and challenging. Some companies provide extensive training and guidance, while others leave it up to the individual to navigate. Having a mentor ...

Being an inspirational leader requires being both visionary and empowering, at both individual and team levels. Inspirational leadership is – on the surface - associated almost solely with ...

Empower managers with autonomy and big-picture projects to foster leadership thinking. Invest in emotional intelligence and strategic training to build future leaders’ key skills. Model integrity and ...

We just finished the Peter Drucker Centennial celebration in Claremont. The world's foremost leadership and management scholars spoke at the week-long event, including Jim Collins, Stephen Covey, Ken ...

Management is about making sure things run smoothly right now. Focus: Getting a specific job or task done correctly and efficiently. Time: Looks at the short-term, like this week or this month's goals ...

Dualistic thinking is when we see our world as either/or, good/evil, or negative/positive. What we know is that this type of thinking can cloud our judgments and, many times, make us feel like we are ...

A conversation with Columbia Business School’s Adam Galinksy on honing your style. What does it take to really energize people and motivate them toward a goal? Inspirational leadership might seem ...