Top Leadership Articles of 2016

7 Top Traits the Most Successful Leaders Have Mastered
From March 17: People often associate achievement and success with a number of things: The right timing, luck, circumstances, or natural talent. But the true origins of success are more elusive. High achievers and great leaders share certain traits–and the good news is they aren’t luck-of-the-draw traits like being in the right place at the right time, but they are attributes that they have cultivated and built over years. READ MORE

4 Things Productive CEOs Do Every Day
From Sept. 1: Time management is a huge challenge for entrepreneurs. You have many plates spinning at once, and prioritizing and handling it all can be daunting to say the least. These four tips can help you juggle it all. READ MORE

5 Traits of the Worst Leaders and How To Avoid Them
From May 5: There are a lot of bad leaders around. So many, in fact, that research shows 60% of people trust a stranger more than their boss. If that’s not sobering enough, in the midst of the worldwide talent crisis, the number one reason employees cite for leaving a job is to get away from their boss. And, poor leadership is actively wreaking havoc on teams and organizations. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of the common trends of the worst leaders, and tips on how to reverse them. READ MORE

5 things you must quit doing to be more successful
From Nov. 17: While it’s true that persistence is necessary for success, sometimes quitting is the most effective course of action. Whether it’s a failed project, a thankless job, or a doomed relationship, quitting can be a virtue. “Quitting is leading too.” — Nelson Mandela. As it turns out, some of us are really good at knowing when to quit, while others have a hard time getting “unstuck.” Knowing when to quit is a skill that can be learned. If you tend to get stuck on things long after it’s obvious that what you’re doing isn’t working, you can train yourself to do better. You just need to practice quitting. Thankfully, life provides plenty of opportunities to do this. Here are some things we should all quit doing. READ MORE

The 4 Habits Every Great Leader Needs To Practice
From June 16: You don’t need to be told that leadership takes presence. But in my experience, leaders today have arguably fewer opportunities to show it. Particularly if you head up a digital business or lead teams spread out across multiple locations, you’re faced with generating “remote” influence at the same time that the people right there in your own office need to be kept motivated, too. These are the four habits that I’ve found helpful for building my leadership presence in a way that’s meaningful, effective, and consistent. READ MORE