There are some approaches to managing companies and people, such as micromanaging, that can help create or contribute to crises at organizations. The list of crisis situations includes lawsuits, ...

Be curious. Be intentional. These two traits will have a lasting impression on your team and a direct impact on your organization’s culture. There’s a reason “lead by example” is such a common piece ...

When it comes to leadership are you an overbearing tyrant, a nit-picking micro-manager, a dictator who rules with an iron ...

Effective leadership starts with acknowledging that different situations call for different leadership styles. The practice of “leadership”—influencing behavior to achieve a desired result—encompasses ...

Leadership styles can make a significant impact on the success and work environment of any organization. One such leadership style is the laissez-faire leadership approach, which basically the ...

Within companies, leaders are responsible for setting the course for others. Ultimately, a leader is someone who motivates others toward a goal or commands people to action. Leaders include those with ...

Featuring Suzanne J. Peterson, Associate Professor of Leadership at the Thunderbird School of Global Management; Partner at CRA, a leadership consulting and advisory firm; and Coauthor of the recent ...

Transactional leadership is falling behind. One leadership style that is increasingly irrelevant in this new era is transactional leadership. Focused on rigid structures, task monitoring, and ...

A democratic leadership style invites team members at every level to participate in decision making. In a consultative democratic-leadesrship approach, a leader asks for input and then makes the final ...