What employees valued most were even-keeled bosses who made time for one-on-one meetings, who helped people puzzle through problems by asking questions, not dictating answers, and who took an interest in employees’ lives and careers. Google clearly hopes to recapture some of the nimbleness and innovative spirit of its early years.  MORE >>

recent study conducted by Zenger Folkman  tested males and females in leadership positions in the workplace.  They tested leadership skills from development to problem solving to innovation etc.  With results like this why are more women not in top leadership roles?  That is right Ladies.  ”  That is the first step.  MORE >>

Joel is the author of seven books, including Getting Ahead: Three Steps to Take Your Career to the Next Level. You can also subscribe to his Executive Leadership Newsletter and receive the FREE e-book, 41 Proven Strategies to Get Promoted Now! LeaderLab career development garfinkle self-promotionThis is a guest post from Joel A. MORE >>

Although the executive education debate still rages on whether leadership is learned or innate , there is no doubt that the subject is being taught.  . Back in October 2003, BusinessWeek reported that 134 companies from 20 nations spent $210 million to enroll 21,000 employees in executive leadership programs. John G. MORE >>

It seems that very little has been written about how leaders should handle exiting their leadership position. To me, not having prepared at least one successor is a leadership failure. For leadership roles, there are organizational considerations, and the higher the role, the more important they become (i.e., It feels like spam. MORE >>