Leadership

The Next Generation of Leadership

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT

The most successful leaders in the future will understand their constituencies’ state of mind, says Gallup CEO Jim Clifton. And state of mind is everything that matters to leadership: talent, innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity, optimism, determination, and all the other things that create economic growth.

Whom Do You Trust?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT

In a good collaboration, 58% of partners strongly agree that they trust each other. Trust is indeed essential in partnerships, as every partner needs to be able to depend on his counterpart for the collaboration to achieve excellence, say the authors of Power of 2.

Making Green While Going Green

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Visionary CEO Ray Anderson, who proudly boasts the moniker “radical industrialist,” says it’s imperative that we save the environment -- but business, not government, must take the lead. In this interview, Anderson explains how other companies can do what his business has done.

Why Partners Need Complementary Strengths

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMT

The best partnerships happen when you and someone who has strengths that complement yours join forces, say the authors of Power of 2. Your strengths cancel out your partner’s weaknesses, and vice versa. You accomplish together what could not be done separately.

Roundtable: Tackling Recession

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:00:00 GMT

A gathering of UK executives stressed the importance of training and development through the economic downturn. The discussion encompassed key leadership priorities, such as skills required by employers now; development needs of the remaining workforce; and boosting engagement, retention, and motivation.

Why Hope Matters Now

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT

It’s easy to cultivate a sense of doom at the moment, and there are ample reasons to give up hope. But business leaders should resist the tide of negativity, says a prominent psychologist. That’s because hope serves a bottom-line business purpose.

What Leaders Must Do Next

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Most senior executives are pushing hard to keep their companies together. If their businesses are to survive, those leaders can’t overlook opportunities to boost productivity and profitability -- and that means employee engagement is more critical than ever.

The Economic Crisis: A Leadership Challenge

Tue, 12 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT

The economy may get worse before it gets better: Most economists say the U.S. GDP will turn around by mid-2009, but the unemployment rate will continue to climb through 2010. Here’s how executives can keep employees engaged in this rough economic climate.

What to Expect in 2009

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:00:00 GMT

All eyes will be on the U.S. economy over the next 12 months. The outlook is of particular importance to executives and managers, who have to make short- and long-term decisions for their organizations as economic news continues to unfold. Here, two leading economists offer their blunt assessment. Warning: Don’t expect good news for a while.

Your Organization’s Survival Plan

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Amid this economic crisis, severe budget cutting is inevitable and has already begun in many organizations. But when it comes to figuring out where to make those cuts, think long and hard before you act. According to three top Gallup management experts, when the going gets tough, high-performing companies actually double down their investments in people.