I did not have leadership potential. So I decided to become a thought leader. Let me give you an example: For several years, I was responsible for ensuring that university professors —none of whom ...

Leading with influence focuses on building trust, empathy and a shared vision to inspire teams toward higher engagement and growth, moving beyond traditional authority to create a transformational ...

Great leaders don’t just communicate well—they influence. Influence is what transforms ideas into action, inspires teams to take ownership, and ensures that initiatives gain traction. However, ...

When facing persistent, resistant challenges, leaders often surrender to poor results or invest in change efforts that waste time and resources. And yet it’s possible to influence behavior with ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Defining the team’s direction as propounded by the leader is a crucial success factor and helps maximize effectiveness and make a ...

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” —paraphrased quote from Mahatma Gandhi Where does a leader’s power come from? In their landmark 1959 report often referenced in leadership theory, social ...

Ego and pride have caused the downfall of many great civilizations, organizations and leaders throughout history. While ego is necessary to motivate progress and achievement, uncontrolled ego ...

One thing, however, has become undeniably clear to me throughout my career: Influence might be the most crucial leadership trait that separates the good from the truly exceptional. Influence is a real ...

Miles Davis is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of jazz music. Over the course of his career, he had a significant impact on jazz piano, jazz composition, and jazz ...