Dave, the CEO of a start-up, unexpectedly lost 2 key executives. The problem wasn't simply about leadership traits.

The new study uses the high-profile (and outrageous) examples of blood testing startup Theranos, opioid scandal-tainted ...

A new study finds zero overlap between the leadership traits companies reward and what employees actually want. Discover the ...

Here's the leadership lie we've all bought into: Faster decisions equal better results. More meetings mean more progress. Constant motion signals competence. But this "always-on" leadership model is ...

Researchers examined how traits like narcissism and Machiavellianism influence who seeks power—and how they lead.

The psychology of individuals often described as “born leaders” suggests their influence is not by chance, but shaped by a ...

For more than a century, organizations have rewarded one kind of intelligence above all others: specialization. The great lawyer knew law. The great surgeon knew surgery. The great engineer knew ...

The transition is accelerating, but most leaders are still operating as if it hasn’t happened.  In military history, some of the most consequential failures were not due to a lack of strength or ...

Last week’s Modern CEO made the case that boards and recruiters should stop focusing on CEO candidates’ résumés and start evaluating their potential for agility. That said, one aspect of work history ...

Success whispers that you are exceptional. Failure whispers that you are inadequate. Both try to attach themselves to your identity. Neither should. Success is an outcome. Failure is an event.

Ever had a conversation with someone and thought, I don’t care what your resume says, I need you on my team? It’s that rare, ...