We asked historians, journalists and others to identify one lesson from the legacies of the most-consequential president and ...

You can’t lead what you can’t see. Leaders make better decisions when they expand their perspective through the GEM framework ...

Great leadership is the backbone of any successful business or organization. While some great leaders are born with specific qualities, others must learn over a lifetime. The good news is that while ...

What truly sets great leaders apart? In my experience, it's not title, tenure or even technical skill. It’s an “ownership” ...

A torn piece of paper with the word "Leadership" printed on it leans against a compass which is out of focus in the background. I write on leadership (and a few other topics) because I’m supposed to ...

Business leaders increasingly face decisions that are not just technical or financial but deeply philosophical. Questions about what a company is for, what counts as reliable knowledge, and what ...

Behind every ‘optimized workflow’ is someone fixing what got lost. A decade ago, The New York Times published Charles Duhigg’s article, “What Google Learned From Its Quest to Build the Perfect Team.” ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. I believe great leaders are ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. One trait consistently separates those who thrive from those who stall: a growth mindset. At its core, this mindset is less about raw ...

This article highlights common misconceptions that may be holding leaders back, such as the need for leaders to be infallible, the belief that leadership is about giving orders and the idea that there ...

If you look closely enough, you can find business and leadership lessons in just about any environment—including the world of music! I recently got the opportunity to listen to a presentation to an ...

Sports grow athletes into extraordinary people and strong leaders. As a swimmer, you learn leadership qualities and skills that you will carry with you for the rest of your life. All teams have ...