There’s no doubt that Elon Musk has made a massive impact on the world. But is he a good leader and how can we find out? This framework can be used to evaluate all leaders, including you!
We all deserve to work for an organization where we actually WANT, not NEED to show up to work each day. But for some reason, regardless of how much money we spent on employee engagement programs, the needle never moves, how come?
Is it better to be good at your job or to be able to connect with your people? Of course the answer is both, but what’s the relationship between competence and connection and WHY do you need both?
Back in 2008, when Facebook was just starting to flex its muscles on the global stage, the company knew it needed a titan to navigate its explosive growth. Enter Sheryl Sandberg—a leader not just equipped with a stellar track record at Google but also a forward-thinking approach to workplace dynamics. Her mission? To scale Facebook’s operations and evolve its corporate culture, making the social media giant a powerhouse of innovation and employee satisfaction.
Curiosity might just be your best tool as a leader in today’s fast-evolving business landscape. When I was working on The Future Leader, I had some incredible conversations with over 140 CEOs from all corners of the globe. One thing that kept coming up? The unbeatable value of staying curious—something every future leader needs.
Thick skin and armor are not the same thing, one slows you down, but the other one keeps you safe when you’re taking hits on the field. Thick skin is crucial for leaders but why?
In an era where technological evolution is relentless, the need for continuous professional development is more critical than ever. Ginni Rometty, the former CEO of IBM, recognized this early on and revolutionized how her company approached learning and innovation. Under her leadership, IBM instituted “Think Fridays,” dedicating one day each month to employee development and knowledge expansion.
There are millions of leaders around the world, but what separates the best leaders from everyone else? What is it that these great leaders are doing and how often are they doing it?
Too often, leaders are trying to copy what other companies are doing or are making decisions based on third party research reports. This is a huge mistake.
The concept of organizational structures has been around since the dawn of ancient civilizations, ever since the coordination of large groups of people was needed for things like administration, trade, and the military.
