The 5 Most Important Competencies for Function Leaders
CCL research reveals the 13 most important leadership competencies for leading a large division in an organization. Find out where you can improve. (More)
What Are the Characteristics of a Good Leader?
Great leaders consistently possess these 10 traits. But don’t worry if you don’t already exhibit all of them — you can learn how to be a better leader. (More)
6 Must-Have Skills for Leading from the Middle
If you’re a mid-to-senior level manager — a leader of managers — you lead in what we call “the middle zone.” To be successful, master these 6 skills. (More)
These 4 Tips Will Increase Your Resiliency as a Leader
Working longer hours and putting more pressure on yourself can sometimes hinder productivity. Instead, focus on these ways to increase your resiliency. (More)
Talent doesn’t always win the game
What an exciting few months sports fans have had! The Soccer World Cup, Rugby Internationals and The Commonwealth and European Games, all performed to world class standards. And it has (More)
Feelings of First-Timers at Fantasy Football Same as Leading Others #1stTimeMgr
Fantasy football isn’t going away, it’s not a fad, and it impacts work. A recent survey by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc., said that 31 million working-age Americans are playing (More)
Advice to First-Time Leaders – in Only 6 Words!
In July CCL hosted an online contest called “What Matters Most” which consisted of a weekly discussion question focused on what matters most to today’s leaders. Each answer earned an (More)
Help! My coach is disagreeing with my mentor!
This was the exasperated comment from a recently appointed mentee. He was a general manager who was experiencing the effects of good intentions. He was being over-supported. His employer had (More)
Mentoring is a Gift
I still hear what my Mom told me when I was young: it is better to give than it is to receive. One gift that is just as good for (More)
6 Types of Toxic CEOs You Never Want To Be [Infographic]
The CEO, paradoxically, has the most overall power over her company, but the least amount of personal control over it. They get credit or blame for every major action in (More)
