In the ever-changing world of business, leaders often face challenging times that test their resilience, character and determination. Whether it's economic downturns, market disruptions or unforeseen ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Exec coach & former Microsoft CFO. Writes on leadership. Most senior executives have an intuitive sense of their core values—but ...

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Jacob J. Ryder, C. K. Gunsalus, Elizabeth A. Luckman and Nicholas C. Burbules describe the combination of practical tools and principled grounding that is key to creating successful experiences. When ...

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Be present, and show your team that you’re in it with them. When you see or hear something that’s not right, go and actually take a look at what’s going on. Manage the task, not the person.

It’s easier to lead during good times than during difficult ones, but it’s when times are tough that employees need strong leaders the most. Challenging times call for leaders who can tap into the ...

The following is an excerpt from the new book, Inner Switch: 7 Timeless Principles to Transform Modern Leadership by Susan S. Freeman, available now at Entrepreneur Bookstore, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ...

Effective leadership isn’t just about skills or expertise — it’s about mindset, behavior, and the ability to inspire others. Leaders shape workplace culture through their actions, communication, and ...

At FireFusion 2025, the theme was technology and innovations and how they are playing a key a role in the fire service, but Col. Thomas Gordon's address shifted the spotlight from technology to people ...