Effective leadership starts with acknowledging that different situations call for different leadership styles. The practice of “leadership”—influencing behavior to achieve a desired result—encompasses ...

Niccolò Machiavelli, a 16th-century political philosopher, wrote The Prince several centuries ago. In this book, he is often interpreted as saying that the end justifies the means. This ruthless use ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There is no one-size-fits-all leadership style that works for everyone — there are many different ways to be an effective leader. In this ...

Transactional leadership is falling behind. One leadership style that is increasingly irrelevant in this new era is transactional leadership. Focused on rigid structures, task monitoring, and ...

As Ray Dalio, founder of the largest hedge fund in the world, writes in his book of management principles: “Even the most benevolent leaders are prone to becoming more autocratic, if for no other ...

Be curious. Be intentional. These two traits will have a lasting impression on your team and a direct impact on your organization’s culture. There’s a reason “lead by example” is such a common piece ...

IMD leadership professor and social psychologist Jennifer Jordan offers tactics for navigating seven key tensions every leader must balance. In the past, executives were usually taught to practice ...

One glowing similarity in the varying cultures of today’s fire service is the need for robust leadership. When considering all the obstacles of running a fire department, or any business for that ...