In the US, an ideal CEO is rugged and charismatic, and loudly articulates a bold vision for the business. As CEOs tend to be portable, they typically apply what has worked for them before in a new company. As they…
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An Introduction to Leadership Communication
Being a good leader is challenging without having good communication skills. However, leaders often lack them. Harvard Business Review research shows that 69% of managers feel uncomfortable communicating with their employees. Poor communication competence inevitably affects day-to-day activities at work:…
5 Thought Leadership Mistakes
Thought leadership has become one of the most popular ways to build one’s personal brand and to boost one’s professional growth. If it is done correctly, it can help stand out in one’s industry, strengthen one’s reputation and establish one’s…
Servant Leadership: 5 Steps
Organizations around the world have been shifting their focus from conventional leadership to servant leadership, which “prioritizes the team’s growth and well-being over the organization’s or leader’s own ambitions”. In contrast to conventional leaders, servant leaders do not just care…
How to Build a Thought Leader’s Brand
“We’re looking for an IT thought leader to run the IT strategy group worldwide.” It would be a regular job ad if it were not for the phrase thought leader. This ad well illustrates the current shift from jobs to…