Of the many, many things that today’s leaders are expected to do, one of the most sought-after abilities in a leader is someone who can motivate and support those around them to bring their best selves to the work they do. Indeed, thanks to the transition from managing task workers … Click to continue reading
A few weeks ago, my friend Whitney Johnson wrote a piece around perceptual biases that was inspired by something her daughter experienced in school one day. As Whitney describes in her piece, her daughter gave a presentation in one of her classes, a presentation she had spent much time and … Click to continue reading
The following is a guest contribution from Kate Rodriguez on behalf of The Economist Executive Education Navigator. One of the hottest themes in management and leadership today is the importance of understanding the introvert at work. The idea that workplaces reward extroverts has been around for a while. Discussions on … Click to continue reading
The following is a guest piece by former Primerica co-CEO John Addison. If you look around the world today, you’ll notice something is lacking: real leadership. That’s not a political statement; it’s an across the board statement. You see it every time a corporate CEO gets indicted, or a teacher … Click to continue reading
A few weeks ago, my oldest daughter and I were watching one of our favourite dramas when a scene came along that spurred on a conversation about leadership and the expectations we have about those we work for. The scene in question revolved around one of the main characters who … Click to continue reading
The following is a guest piece by fellow author (and Canadian) Michael Bungay Stanier. You jest, sir! Laziness as leadership? Surely that can’t be correct. “I didn’t get to where I am now, young man, by being lazy.” What is this, clickbait? In fact, no. Think about the dual responsibilities … Click to continue reading
The following is a guest piece by Karin Hurt and David Dye. Do you have a really tough conversation you know you need to have, but you’re concerned about how it will land? Or have you ever regretted avoiding a tough conversation, as you watch someone you really care about … Click to continue reading
If there’s one thing every leader out there can agree on, it’s that the way we work has drastically changed over the past few decades, and in today’s interconnected, global environment, that change is now happening at a much more accelerated pace than ever before. In light of these fundamental … Click to continue reading
When I was nine years old, my older cousin got a brand new chopper bicycle for his birthday and it was probably the coolest bike I ever saw. With its hot lime green chassis, checker-board banana seat, and a sports car-inspired gear shift affixed to the bike body just in … Click to continue reading
The following is a guest piece by New York Times best-selling author Joseph Michelli. Look no farther than your smart phone and you will see what your customers really want today! They seek, and have come to expect, companies will make their lives easier and provide technological solutions that enable … Click to continue reading
In today’s faster paced, interconnected world, there’s little doubt that change is the new reality; the new standard by which we now have to operate. But if leaders recognize change as being a new constant in our organization’s field of view, why then are so many leaders struggling to effectively … Click to continue reading
One of the things I enjoy about the various talks I give is the conversations I have afterwards with leaders in the audience. These interactions not only give me the chance to understand which leadership insights resonated with them the most, but it also allows me to learn more about … Click to continue reading