Leadership

Leadership

So You Want to Be a Superboss

Protégés of Ralph Lauren, George Lucas, Bill Sanders, and other legendary leaders reveal how the great ones inspire greatness in everyone. By Sydney Finklestein, Ph.D. If you walked into the Bloomingdale’s on the corner of 59th and Lexington in New York City during the early 1970s, and proceeded past the […]

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Why Even the Best Leaders Expect the Worst

It’s called catastrophizing, and it doesn’t do you, your team, or your organization any good. Try these simple strategies to clear your head and become more resilient. By Christopher Cotteta and Kyle V. Hiller Leaders are no strangers to anxiety. Pressure mounts as your daily tasks grow and responsibility and […]

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The 3 Things Every Great CEO Must Do

Case Western Distinguished University Professor Richard Boyatzis, Ph.D., reveals his time-tested list of executive musts, goes deep on his landmark leadership research, and sheds light on the evolution of emotional intelligence. By Marc Effron TALENT QUARTERLY: Your contributions, in large part, started the organizational shift toward using competencies to assess, develop, […]

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Can Companies Perform Better Without Bosses?

It sounds like an indefensible position, but many are giving Holacracy a go. Here’s why. By Brian Robertson Every horrible boss has the same horrible traits: They wield power aggressively, suppress creativity, micromanage, and rule by intimidation. The really bad ones have inspired organizations to either restructure their hierarchies—like Morningstar, […]

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7 Types of Bad Bosses—and What to Do About Them

These leaders won’t drive employee engagement, performance, or retention. They will drive everyone nuts. By Allan H. Church, Ph.D., and Rodney Warrenfeltz, Ph.D. It’s pretty much unavoidable: Sooner or later, you’ll find yourself working for a bad boss. From within the organization, they’re easy to recognize. The boss’s very talented direct reports […]

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How Great Bosses Build Diverse Teams

A global market requires employees with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Here are nine ways to make a diverse workforce work for you. By Wanda T. Wallace, Ph.D. It’s easy to say great bosses build great teams. But what does it take to build a dream team that […]

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How to Lead Someone Who’s Been Through a Lot

Welcome to the era of trauma-based leadership. Are you ready to help your people heal? By Robyn L Garrett Many people struggle with the word trauma. Even if they’ve been through an extreme situation, they often won’t internally recognize exactly how traumatic it’s been. This is one of the many ways […]