More recently, in a meta-analysis of 23 studies on the impact of leadership styles on productivity, democratic leadership was found to be more effective (compared to autocratic leadership) on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Murphy covers leadership, hiring and employee engagement. Crises are rarely a matter of “if” but rather “when.” Whether it’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Stephen Miles is the Founder and CEO of The Miles Group. There are many leadership behaviors–the best leaders can draw upon and ...

Workplaces are full of all types of people, including givers, takers and matchers. Learn the pros and cons of various ...

As you move into senior roles, some leadership styles will come more naturally than others, shaped by your personality and past successes. And over time, your favored style may become your brand, ...

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 ...

When it comes to leadership are you an overbearing tyrant, a nit-picking micro-manager, a dictator who rules with an iron fist?

The “quiet coach” leads through intentional observation, careful listening and thoughtful questions. Their strength lies in guiding others to find their own solutions. This leadership style is ...

Flexibility is essential to effective leadership, especially in remote and hybrid work environments. But flexibility doesn’t mean being hands-off or vague—it means knowing your people well enough to ...

Sara is tough, at least her staff would say so. She would probably call herself responsible. She sets high standards for her staff and sees herself as a good role model for just stepping up and doing ...

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 ...