Exceptional organizations know that people are their most valued resource; they motivate employees and recognize excellence. The U.S. Coast Guard, in which I served for 36 years, is an organization ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I advise CEOs and senior executives on leadership and strategy. Over the last six months or so, Carly Fiorina, an extremely ...

Oftentimes, the words “leader” and “manager” become synonymous with each other. This is perhaps explained by the fact that people expect the leader of any organization to be adept at managing it too.

Being an inspirational leader can be both fulfilling and challenging. Some companies provide extensive training and guidance, while others leave it up to the individual to navigate. Having a mentor ...

We just finished the Peter Drucker Centennial celebration in Claremont. The world's foremost leadership and management scholars spoke at the week-long event, including Jim Collins, Stephen Covey, Ken ...

Are you a leader, a manager or both? In today's marketplace, the lines of what it truly means to be successful at organizing and overseeing an effective, successful workflow system and inspiring ...

Management is about making sure things run smoothly right now. Focus: Getting a specific job or task done correctly and efficiently. Time: Looks at the short-term, like this week or this month's goals ...

Abraham Lincoln was thrust into a defining moment in American history. His inspirational leadership preserved a nation. Without his leadership, secession in 1860 could have easily led to the ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If leadership could be summed up in one simple thought, it would be setting an example for others to follow. It’s an important concept, ...

Dualistic thinking is when we see our world as either/or, good/evil, or negative/positive. What we know is that this type of thinking can cloud our judgments and, many times, make us feel like we are ...