Guest Post by Bernd Geropp: We all need praise and confirmation. We love to hear: "Hats off! That's a hard act to follow!" It makes us feel like a million bucks. It reinforces our confidence. However: It should be used with the right touch. Too much praise can also be damaging. Please criticize me, I need it! His staff highly respect him. MORE >>

While there are hundreds of definitions of leadership, most would agree that one of the important characteristics of a great leader is the ability to inspire others to change. Unfortunately, some leaders seem to lose sight of that objective when they have the opportunity to speak to an audience. Keep It Simple By Paul B. Providing too much detail. MORE >>

There are a gazillion sites and books full of leadership quotes, so I’ve never been too inspired to duplicate what’s already out there. However, I did enjoy combing through all of those sites and picking out what I thought to be the 25 best leadership development quotes. To help others develop, start with yourself! My main job was developing talent. MORE >>

There’s been a lot written about the concept of “authentic leadership”, that is, being a leader that is comes across as sincere, genuine, and real. Authentic leaders lead from the heart and are true to their values and principles. Authenticity builds trust, credibility, and inspires – all essential elements of great leadership. Your past. Therapy. MORE >>

“Trust is the lubrication that makes it possible for organizations to work.”. Leadership Guru Warren Bennis. In leadership, there are no words more important than trust. In any organization, trust must be developed among every member of the team if success is going to be achieved.”. Duke Basketball Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski. Woody Allen. MORE >>