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Here are five of the top ways business owners and even business leaders and executives can run themselves and their businesses into the ground. And, if they do all five, more than likely they will be unable to retain any good employees they have working for them – an accelerant for burning the business to the ground. As you read this list, be honest with yourself. If you are guilty of having any of these five traits, then stop it as soon as you can!  Read more.

Is it the ability to navigate in the choppy waters of change? Do leaders see the hidden opportunity in every setback? Is there really any such thing as a “born leader”? Five HBS faculty and some prominent alumni offer their perspectives on an increasingly essential quality for managers at the dawn of the 21st century. Read more.

The Denver Business Journal has an article by William S. Frank titled These 10 core competencies comprise good leadership. The article is a "test to rate your leadership ability", complete with Categories, Scoring, Grading instructions, and thoughts on expanding your leadership skills Read more.

Why in business do some people succeed, but many fail. Business survival is about doing what it takes! Despite the many leadership definitions, this article lists five simple things to consider. What is leadership? What does it look like? How is it measured? The term ‘Leadership’ has been about for years and people say ‘Mr Smith shows real leadership qualities!’ But why do people say this? What does leadership really look like? Read more.

Studies of leadership styles are diverse in nature and multiple definitions have been offered. However, leadership style can be defined broadly as the manner and approach of providing direction, implementing plans, and motivating people. Read more.

Being an effective manager means knowing when to use the right management style. Some styles, for instance, are more people-oriented, while others tend to focus on a project or product. The management style you select will depend on your people’s skills and knowledge, available resources (like time and money), desired results, and, of course, the task before you.  Read more.

Leadership Styles vary enormously, but there is one overriding quality that is vital in all top leaders... "The quality of a leader is reflected in the standards they set for themselves" Ray Kroc - founder of McDonalds. The way leaders lead varies hugely, some of their Leadership Styles are brilliant, some less so, some successful, some not! Read more.

A leader I met with recently said something that has stuck with me. “Most people are trying to do what they believe is in the best interest of the organization. The trouble is they may not have the same point of view on what that is. And that leads to chaos.” Read more.

Managers and business owners need to lead flexibly, because different employees respond to different styles of leadership in different ways. While some employees simply want to be left alone, others require a high level of feedback and encouragement. Understanding the effect that your leadership has on individuals is the sign of a competent manager. Read more.

Try telling someone that they are sabotaging their own success. You will be met with a quick and emphatic denial. When you are the impediment to your own success, you will have to move out of the way. It will be hard for you to recognize the things that you are doing to keep from achieving your goals. Maybe you are afraid of reaching the top. That fear can keep many people from pushing forward. Read more.