Leadership is a very big deal. In the world of work, in society, and in education, we search for leaders. Many strive for leadership positions, and nearly everyone wants to develop their leadership ...

"Who wants to lead this project?" What's your response when you hear this question? Are you the type to immediately volunteer and jump into action, or are you the type to sit back and let someone else ...

There’s a lot of focus on leaders and leadership. It’s understandable because leaders have a huge impact on those around them. But what about followers? Not many people talk about followers. Yet, in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Murphy covers leadership, hiring and employee engagement. Most companies claim they want independent thinkers, but in ...

There are some big, serious questions that stump some folks (me included). For instance: Where do you want to go in life? What do you want to do in today’s evolving world? Do I want to be a leader or ...

The difference between a natural leader and a follower is often most clear in situations that might require independent thinking, critical analysis, and vision. While a person accustomed to doing what ...

Does this sound familiar? “People are buying things they don’t want, with money they don’t have, to impress people they don’t like.” This is a great quote from one of my LinkedIn connections who is ...