Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. According to recent studies, as many as 82% of American ...

That’s why recognizing the clues is critical. Below are seven characteristics of bad leadership every employee — and leader — should watch for. 1. Hiding Behind Screens Instead of Facing People In ...

What are the key qualities that distinguish a good leader from a bad one? A poor leader typically lacks key qualities like effective communication, emotional intelligence, integrity and the ability to ...

Whether they realize it or not, political, professional, and community leaders often use psychology to influence and control their followers. Both good and bad leaders can use psychological devices to ...

It’s the people, not the structure. Over and over, readers have told me that, without me paying them much heed. My mistake. The Plain Dealer played a key role in the lengthy process that resulted in ...

Emmanuelle, a well-intentioned manager, was leading a team project to launch a new product. She had a clear vision, but her communication style was abrupt and vague. In a meeting, she instructed her ...

Fire department culture often turns toxic when administrators or command staff blame employees for poor performance without considering the role that leadership played in shaping the outcome. Leaders ...

As organizations continue to refine performance management, many still struggle to define criteria that reflect today's work realities and support fair, effective talent decisions. New research from ...