Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. According to recent studies, as many as 82% of American ...

That’s why recognizing the clues is critical. Below are seven characteristics of bad leadership every employee — and leader — should watch for. 1. Hiding Behind Screens Instead of Facing People In ...

Whether they realize it or not, political, professional, and community leaders often use psychology to influence and control their followers. Both good and bad leaders can use psychological devices to ...

Emmanuelle, a well-intentioned manager, was leading a team project to launch a new product. She had a clear vision, but her communication style was abrupt and vague. In a meeting, she instructed her ...

Fire department culture often turns toxic when administrators or command staff blame employees for poor performance without considering the role that leadership played in shaping the outcome. Leaders ...

These six clues always predict whether or not there’s strong leadership nearby. If you don’t see these six things, poor leadership isn’t far. Employee engagement and initiative-taking are clear ...

As organizations continue to refine performance management, many still struggle to define criteria that reflect today's work realities and support fair, effective talent decisions. New research from ...