Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. According to recent studies, as many as 82% of American ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. If you’ve ever worked for an inspirational leader, you know ...

This column is not about politics. It’s about a type of leader. It’s about how a leader who communicates honestly, inspires trust, and models integrity achieves enduring success while promoting ...

Every leader wants to confidently inspire, connect, and communicate with their team. But so many people step into leadership roles without spending time learning how to lead. You might get promoted ...

A century of research on the psychology of leadership has discovered the behaviors that can differentiate good and bad leaders. Let’s start with the tell-tale signs of bad leadership, show how a ...

A conversation with Columbia Business School’s Adam Galinksy on honing your style. What does it take to really energize people and motivate them toward a goal? Inspirational leadership might seem ...

If not liked — think Steve Jobs, or Vince Lombardi, or noted license plate memorizer Bill Gates — they are certainly respected. That’s the stereotype. Yet if I think about the best boss I ever worked ...

Jack Kittinger knows what it means to fight for the planet — and to keep going after years of setbacks. His persistence helped deliver one of Hawai‘i’s most consequential environmental victories: the ...

Being an empathetic leader involves navigating some fine lines, but doing so can help you build a stronger team. Empathy enhances leadership but must include clear boundaries and expectations. The ...