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, ...

We’ve all heard the phrase, “Leaders are born, not made.” But in my years as a C-level executive, I’ve found that this represents a rather deterministic viewpoint about leadership, suggesting that the ...

Let's face it: the leadership playbook is being rewritten. In a time when industries shift overnight and employee expectations continue to evolve, simply managing tasks isn't enough. People want to ...

Traditional command-based leadership models are losing effectiveness, and law enforcement agencies must shift toward transparency, empathy and community engagement to meet modern expectations.

The psychology of individuals often described as “born leaders” suggests their influence is not by chance, but shaped by a blend of personality traits, emotional intelligence and social awareness.

When a leading research team began tracking results of privately held industry companies, a great deal of data was collected, analyzed, and compared. They began to look for patterns of performance ...

A ship is safe in a harbor, but that’s not what ships are for[1] Successful educational transformation in contemporary times is like courageously navigating from where you are to where you know you ...

In my book, Here Be Dragons, I wrote in the chapter devoted to leadership that “In order to attract and retain high-performing employees, you have to learn how to serve them… If people know that you ...

Throughout my long career, I have been fortunate to coach and guide exceptional leaders in various fields, including business, healthcare, education, and the arts. This diverse range of experiences ...