Distributed leadership is basically just what it sounds like – pushing leadership, or in most cases, the freedom to act, to others. Distributed leadership sounds to me a lot like empowerment, one of the leading corporate buzzwords of the 90s, as well as delegation, a term that dates back to the 1600s. The right managers. MORE >>

Participants have the opportunity to broaden and deepen their business acumen, strengthen their leadership capabilities (influence, presence, leading change), get feedback and coaching, and get a valuable exposure opportunity. The best companies for leadership development understand that training does not stop after new employee orientation. MORE >>

The General is considered a leader because he has three stars on his shoulders, but we often confuse rank for leadership. Command and control is not great leadership. Simon Sinek is a renowned leadership expert who teaches leaders and companies how to inspire people. The Best of Leadership Blogs 2010 Contest! Ask why. MORE >>

That’s why journals are often used as in leadership development programs – they’re a learning enhancer. Top leaders who rank in the upper portion of success are the more learning-agile, which Warren Bennis calls “ adaptive capacity &# , the hallmark of effective leadership. Again, not a bad idea. no hands go up. MORE >>

Welcome to The January 2013 Leadership Development Carnival: Best of 2012 Edition! Each of the leadership bloggers below were asked to submit their best (i.e., I'd say that's pretty darn efficient leadership development. Believe it or not, this is my number one leadership/management related post. What should I do? Hooey. MORE >>