Investing in your people and creating trust-based systems that can work without your hands-on supervision are 2 keys to being a better leader—and, simultaneously, creating more personal freedom in your life. Here's how one entrepreneur managed it, via Inc. inc.com/entrepreneurs-…

Leaders, do you need investors or other key stakeholders to buy into your plan? Strategy visualizations are an important tool that can help win them over. Here’s what you need to know to use them well, by Freek Vermeulen Harvard Business Review hbr.org/2025/07/you-sh…

“A large part of leading and coaching in the future will be showing your teams the ways in which AI is being deployed to their benefit, not as their replacement.” And more valuable tips for being a leader in the age of AI, from Mark Minevich FORTUNE fortune.com/2025/06/25/bus…

To be a good leader in any industry, it's not enough to develop your technical skills. You also need "soft" or "power" skills, such as adaptability and empathy. Find out why in this article by Fast Company fastcompany.com/91358364/power…

Many of us overestimate our listening skills—and that can be particularly risky for leaders when someone comes to them with criticism. Saying “tell me more” can help. Here’s how, by Jessica Stillman Inc.  inc.com/jessica-stillm…

Leaders often approach make-or-break discussions with certainty instead of curiosity, which can close off some potentially valuable outcomes. Here's what they can do instead to maximize their effectiveness, by Jeff Wetzler Harvard Business Review hbr.org/2025/07/the-ri…

Here's why curiosity just might become your greatest strength as a leader — and some practical steps for implementing it even when you're not exactly feeling it. A thought-provoking read from Jeff Wetzler Fast Company fastcompany.com/91361233/the-b…

Have you ever had someone come to you for guidance and felt like you weren't as helpful as you could have been? Here’s a better, emotionally intelligent approach to giving—and getting—good advice, by Bill Murphy Jr. Inc. inc.com/bill-murphy-jr…

Creativity for business leaders doesn't mean waiting for inspiration to strike. Pay attention to emotions to identify potential problems to solve, match mood to tasks & boost productive feelings. By Yale University senior research scientist Zorana Ivcevic Pringle Fast Company fastcompany.com/91362319/how-t…

Most leaders weren't born with exceptional communication skills. They had to develop them over time—and you can, too. Here are some tips for getting started, by Peter Economy Inc. inc.com/peter-economy/…

Whether there’s been a recent restructuring, or your people are struggling with their why, motivation issues can bring everyone down. Here’s how leaders can take proactive action and reinvigorate the whole team, by Harvard Business Review  hbr.org/2025/07/6-step…

Here are 3 essential skills from the restaurant industry that can help any leader excel under pressure. Learn more in this Fast Company article:  fastcompany.com/91357466/im-a-…

Sharing the bad news first and moving on to good news or to some potential solutions leads to better outcomes for both parties. This is why, according to science. Read more from Jeff Haden Inc. inc.com/jeff-haden/sci…

Some good reminders that it can be hard to ask for employees to ask directly for what they need — even when they’re in a leadership role. Read more from Psychology Today

Here are some all-too-common behaviors and habits that can undermine leadership presence. Are there any you would add to the list? Read more from Fast Company fastcompany.com/91374842/5-hab…

Some projects are mission-critical and require a close eye, while others are more self-sustaining. Here's how leaders can tell the difference, plus a tool for staying up-to-date without making their team feel micromanaged, via Melody Wilding, LMSW Harvard Business Review hbr.org/2025/07/how-to…

As artificial intelligence continues to integrate into our daily work life, more leaders are using AI as a strategic thought partner. Here are some intriguing real-life examples from Stephanie N. Mehta Fast Company fastcompany.com/91372552/7-ceo…

How a leader responds in those high-stakes, high-visibility moments when facing a crisis can make or break their reputation. Having these three strategies ready can help. Read more from Andrea Wojnicki Inc. inc.com/andrea-wojnick…

The best podcasters build trust with their listeners by following these 3 proven guidelines — and leaders can learn to do the same, writes Amanda Cupido for Fast Company fastcompany.com/91377288/what-…

A leader's words carry more weight than they realize. Being mindful of what you say, how you say it, and when it's better not to say anything can greatly improve leadership communication. Here's what everyone needs to know, by Tutti Taygerly Harvard Business Review hbr.org/2025/08/the-be…