The leader who fears being left may overcontrol to ensure people stay close, creating dependency rather than accountability.

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Time isn’t just a resource—it also sends a message. How you spend your time tells your team what matters. If you’re constantly in reactive mode, they will assume that’s the norm. If your calendar is ...

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This guide offers essential tips for first-time managers on navigating leadership challenges, developing a management style, building trust and supporting your team’s growth. Leaping from individual ...

There are finally more women CEOs in the S&P 500 than men named John. Although 41 women CEOs in the S&P 500 represents a new record, these numbers also reveal how far there is still to go to achieve ...