I did not have leadership potential. So I decided to become a thought leader. Let me give you an example: For several years, I was responsible for ensuring that university professors —none of whom ...

Of all the leadership theories available, transformational leadership is a uniquely effective way for leaders to inspire followers to perform better and work harder. Introduced in 1978 by James Burns, ...

Ethics lies at the core of successful leadership, providing a solid framework built on trust, integrity and accountability. In this article, I’ll explain why ethical leadership nurtures sustained ...

One thing, however, has become undeniably clear to me throughout my career: Influence might be the most crucial leadership trait that separates the good from the truly exceptional. Influence is a real ...

Modern leadership demands more than just business acumen; it’s about influence, authenticity and connection — both inside and outside the boardroom. Thought leadership has become a key driver of ...

Back in the day, people in leadership roles got to where they were on purpose. They climbed the corporate or political ladder, worked their way into a position of power, and stepped into the ...

Higher education is in the midst of a crisis of confidence that has long been building. In this time of volatility, complexity and uncertainty, the steady hand of leaders matters more than ever. Yet ...

Leadership, both an art and a science, is rarely perfect in practice. When leadership goes wrong, we can also learn lessons from negative situations. As Adam Grant said in his “America Is Learning The ...

American influence has long been a dominant force in shaping international affairs. However, recent policy decisions are actively dismantling this stronghold. Instead of maintaining a strategic ...