For Peter Drucker, leadership is about communicating with people , uniting them behind a shared mission and values, and mobilizing energies toward accomplishing the mission or purpose of an organization.   That means that leadership is a means to an end --the mission it serves is the end. Leadership requires followership.  MORE >>

Respond well to this demanding but respectful leader’s style, and instead of teetering precariously on the bleeding edge of survival, you will be reaching constantly for the high performance edge. Career Leadership Caffeine Professional Growth Leadership Styles Tough Empathy MORE >>

Leadership is a privilege , a huge responsibility and a glorious opportunity to add value – to business, to team members and customers. Graceful Leadership 101 (Free PDF Download) is a running list of simple (and common-sense) ideas that can help leaders become more graceful. More considerate and kind. How can you use this list? MORE >>

Today's guest post is from Scott Spreier, head of the Leadership and Talent practice (Federal Sector) at Hay Group, a global consultancy. Fresh Voices Leadership Management Education Performance Talent Management google Hay Group HR leadership and performance Leadership By the Numbers Leadership Styles Project Oxygen MORE >>

14 Fascinating Theories from Leadership Studies. If you’ve never delved into the field of leadership studies as a businessperson or  college student , you really should. Taking a look at trait theory, you’ll see that it is in many ways related to Great Man Theory when it comes to understanding leadership. GREAT MAN THEORY. MORE >>