How to Become an Engaged Leader Using Social Media
Should leaders be active on social media? And if so, how can they go about being engaged and social on digital platforms? We spoke to Charlene Li, founder of Altimeter Group, and author of “The Engaged...
View ArticleThe 5 Basics to Being a Better Leader
Some of us are natural-born leaders; the rest of us have to figure it out along the way. If your goal is to become a better leader in your office or your field, but you’re finding it a struggle, then...
View ArticleWhat It Takes to Be a Likeable Leader
A recent issue of People Management magazine reported the story of an unnamed travel agency in Shandong province, China. Staff who failed to like or comment on social media posts from the company’s CEO...
View ArticleFinding Inspiration and Being Remarkable – Thinking the Seth Godin Way
Like a lot of business people, I enjoy reading business books. I read on all kind of topics, but find myself regularly coming back to the writers who really fire my imagination. If you’ve been on any...
View Article5 Tips for Avoiding the Perils of Charisma
We all like to think of ourselves as that great, cool boss who leads by example while charming the workforce at the same time. But it turns out that humility is a far more important quality in a leader...
View Article3 Proven Strategies That Will Supercharge Your Team
There are two ways to create a top-performing team. You can try to transfer, fire, and hire your way to a team that, on paper, looks great. Or you can be a leader. High-performance teams aren’t...
View ArticleHow to Become an Exemplary Leader of Introverts
I was preparing for a program on introverted leadership by interviewing research scientists at a Fortune 100 pharmaceutical company when a new word caught my ear. “Did you say ‘loudership’?” I asked...
View ArticleHow to Make the Right Executive Hire
Last year, many executives opted for early retirement when COVID-19 hit. Others were let go by their companies due to perceived redundancy in roles or the need for financial cutbacks. More than a year...
View ArticleWhy the Best Leaders are Also the Most Authentic
I attribute the positive impact I’ve been able to have on the teams I work with and the business itself on leading from a place of authenticity. Being openly gay in the workplace is an important part...
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