Effective communication is at the heart of effective leadership. James Humes famously said, “The art of communication is the language of leadership.” Bad leaders not only struggle with the proper amount of communication, but they often leave their team members confused instead of clear.

One of the most important skills for leaders to develop is discernment in order to make better decisions. While this seems obvious and easy, turns out decision making is tough.

Chris Paul teaches us all an incredible lesson about leadership that leaders don’t always win, but they always bring out the best in others.

What this high-potential front line manager described is a macro challenge faced daily by not just him many leaders. The reality of the situation is that he didn’t have to choose one or the other. He had to commit to both. As a leader, he is responsible for the people who are responsible for the results.

The ability to lead a team starts with good, quality, professional relationships built on the bond of mutual trust.

Leadership is a journey and not a destination. The reason is simple; leadership is a series of skills that you can always get better or, unfortunately, get worse. To help you get better on your leadership journey, it’s essential to level set on a few key leadership truths to help you avoid sprouting those seeds of resentment.

There’s a substantial difference between the title of “manager” and the actions of a leader; one is vastly more important than the other in today’s business environment.

While there is no denying the financial pressures Covid-19 has had on many businesses, great leaders know they are leading people, not just managing numbers.

Based on our research of over 45k leaders, we’ve found that there are often some simple qualities that make someone a bad leader.