In the late 19th Century, British historian, Lord Acton, famously asserted that “power corrupts.” And we surely...
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A Quote From Maya Angelou Predicted The Future Of Workplace Leadership
Late poet, Maya Angelou famously observed that “people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but...
Ancient Chinese Philosophers Teach Harvard Students A Modern Way To Think
One of the most popular classes at Harvard University today is a deep dive into the wisdom of the great Chinese...
Leadership’s 4 Year Failure To Engage
If American companies were given a report card today for their progress in improving employee engagement over the past...
Five Magnificent Ways You Can Lead Like Google Without Spending A Dime On Perks
As research for an article I later wrote for Fast Company Magazine, I traveled to Google’s Mountain View, California...
Science Agrees With Obi Wan: Trust Your Feelings
Imagine you’re giving a presentation tomorrow to a group of your organization’s top decision makers. Your job will be...
Five Things Leaders Should Do In December To Ensure Success In The New Year
“Fortune favors the bold.” Virgil (70-19 BC) There’s a great tendency in the month of December to wind things down....
What My Near-Death Experience Taught Me About Life And Leadership
Early one morning just a few weeks ago, I woke up with the intention of starting my day at the gym. But before I ever...
Gallup’s Profound Discovery: Engagement Is Driven By Good Managers With Rare Talents
“Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.” – Schopenhauer It’s been nearly...
These 5 Books Predict The Future Of Workplace Leadership
"The future is already here, it's just not evenly distributed." – William Gibson A close friend and former colleague...
Why Your Personal Influence Is Far Greater Than You Ever Knew
“Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another, it is the only means.“ ~ Albert Schweitzer...
Three Stunning Leadership Trends That Should Give Hope To Workers Everywhere
“The future ain't what it used to be." – Yogi Berra Directly or indirectly, the common theme expressed in everything...