Oftentimes, the words “leader” and “manager” become synonymous with each other. This is perhaps explained by the fact that people expect the leader of any organization to be adept at managing it too.

Being an inspirational leader can be both fulfilling and challenging. Some companies provide extensive training and guidance, while others leave it up to the individual to navigate. Having a mentor ...

Exceptional organizations know that people are their most valued resource; they motivate employees and recognize excellence. The U.S. Coast Guard, in which I served for 36 years, is an organization ...

One of my staff members has re-marked that our organization has plenty of management but not enough leadership. I’m not sure I understand the difference between the two. So: What’s the difference ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I advise CEOs and senior executives on leadership and strategy. Over the last six months or so, Carly Fiorina, an extremely ...

We just finished the Peter Drucker Centennial celebration in Claremont. The world's foremost leadership and management scholars spoke at the week-long event, including Jim Collins, Stephen Covey, Ken ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Michels writes about change management and leadership. In 2008, Benjamin Zander, founder of both the Boston Philharmonic and ...

If you’re a working adult who wants to land a promotion by going back to school and completing a bachelor’s degree, a core question you need to ask yourself is how you want to apply leadership. Do you ...

When you show up at work every day do you think of yourself as a hands-on manager who’s helping everything run on track, or as a leader who is inspiring progress? There’s nothing wrong with being the ...

Dualistic thinking is when we see our world as either/or, good/evil, or negative/positive. What we know is that this type of thinking can cloud our judgments and, many times, make us feel like we are ...