In a world marked by rapid change, fierce competition, and evolving technologies, cultivating effective leaders isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee ...

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 ...

Influence is one of the top leadership skills people request help with at my coaching practice. The Cambridge Dictionary defines influence as "the power to affect how someone thinks or behaves, or how ...

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Over his long career in higher education, Bill Brower raised hundreds of millions of dollars to advance the missions of Hamilton College, SUNY Geneseo and Le Moyne College. Then the opportunity arose ...

Modern leadership demands more than just business acumen; it’s about influence, authenticity and connection — both inside and outside the boardroom. Thought leadership has become a key driver of ...

The most effective leaders don’t rely on authority alone; they understand the psychology of influence and persuasion to bring people along with them. Whether you're leading a team through change, ...

Of all the leadership theories available, transformational leadership is a uniquely effective way for leaders to inspire followers to perform better and work harder. Introduced in 1978 by James Burns, ...

Growing up on a rural farm, I was surrounded by an eclectic mix of animals that freely roamed the land. So colorful and spirited was our menagerie that my school bus driver affectionately dubbed our ...