Present leaders don't speak first or fastest—they speak with precision. When you do intervene, make it count. One well-timed, well-considered response carries more weight than 10 reactive comments.

You answer emails during meetings and solve other people’s problems before your own. When someone asks, “How’s the strategy coming along?” you respond with a blank stare and fresh forehead of sweat.

Effective leaders are accountable for their actions and those of the organization, responsibility is owned by the decision maker. Leadership builds the foundation of values in the organization; ...

An organization's success is closely tied to the leadership skills of its executives, managers and department heads. It is crucial for leaders to self-reflect on the effectiveness of their leadership ...

From regular one-on-one meetings to yearly performance reviews, there are a number of ways for business leaders to evaluate the effectiveness of employees. While it’s key to examine the progress made ...

“I want to be an ineffective leader,” said no one, ever. Yet, good leadership doesn’t come easy (even if you’re of the mind that great leaders are born). Numerous skills include emotional intelligence ...

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DDI, a global, award-winning leadership company, hosted its annual conference, Better Leaders Summit 2025, from November 10-12. At the event, DDI introduced ...

More than a decade ago, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain performed a rendition of “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” After today, this performance may provide far more return on your enjoyment ...

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to lead people without the formal authority to do so? If so, you’ve encountered the demanding and intricate challenges of peer leadership.

Fire service leadership demands operational proficiency and an unwavering commitment to ethical principles. The service’s complex and dynamic environment requires leaders who can navigate challenging ...