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Learn how leaders can build their emotional competencies in order to help bring out the best in those they lead.

Building Emotional Competencies In Our Leadership

Over the past decade or so, there have been numerous studies and books that have helped us to better appreciate the emotional nature of successful leadership, a fact that has helped to bring about a transformation in leadership attitudes from the old command-and-control approach to one that’s more outward-focused and … Click to continue reading

An Astronaut’s View Of The Power Of We

I’m delighted to share this guest piece by US astronaut Col. Ron Garan. Ron spent 178 days in space on board the International Space Station (ISS), travelling 71 million miles in orbit. Ron has the unique distinction of being the only TED speaker to give a talk from outer space. … Click to continue reading

Why Emotions Matter In Today’s Leadership

In recent years, there’s been a growing focus on the importance of emotional intelligence in today’s leadership. Of why those in leadership positions need to rely less on their technical competencies and knowledge, and more on how to go about building relationships with those under their care – both to … Click to continue reading

Why We Fail At Leadership

When it comes to studying leadership, the natural tendency is to focus on those leaders whose successes and achievements continue to inspire us and drive so many to emulate them in the hopes of replicating their accomplishments. Of course, as much as it’s important for us to see what we … Click to continue reading

My Top 10 Leadership Insights Of 2014

As I look back at the past 12 months, there’s no question that this has definitely been a milestone year for me. Not only did 2014 mark five years that I’ve been writing online for this blog, but this was also the year I finally added “author” to my list … Click to continue reading

Good Ideas Make It Harder To Be A Great Leader

The following is a guest piece by Princeton University Professor Derek Lidow. You would think that good ideas make it easier to be a good leader. Unfortunately, the opposite is true. Good ideas are threatening to leaders. By definition, good ideas mean an improvement over the present, a better way … Click to continue reading