As one of the most influential satirists, poet, playwrights, and novelist of the 19th century, Oscar Wilde had a busy career, though his life only lasted 46 years. Born in Dublin, Ireland, and educated at Trinity College and Magdalen College at Oxford, Wilde’s most famous works include the Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of […]
Fall is in the air, and for many, that means college football is well under way. From tailgating with friends and family to cheering on your alma mater, North America enjoys one of its favorite pastimes during this season. And while it may simply be entertainment for some, leaders can find inspiration and advice on […]
After reigning for the longest term in British history, Queen Elizabeth II passed earlier last week, leaving a large void in the world of leadership and diplomacy. Although the monarchy is mostly symbolic, the former Queen managed to use her 70 years as head of the royal family to promote dignity, common good, and hope […]
It’s the dog days of summer, which means major league baseball is in full swing heading into the final months of the season. Teams vying for glory in the Fall Classic made changes to their roster by the trade deadline to make a final push to go deep into the playoffs, hoping for a shot […]
During the 20th century, Jack Welch embodied the classic success story of working up the corporate ladder to achieve professional and career goals. Writer, business leader, and chemical engineer Welch started his career out of grad school at General Electric in 1960. For the next 40 years, he worked his way up from junior engineer […]
On Dec. 7, 2021, the world memorialized the 80th anniversary of one of the more tide-shifting events in modern history. The bombing of the U.S. naval fleet at Pearl Harbor thrust the isolationist nation into a war just over two decades after the Great War, the war to end all wars. This moment mobilized an […]
There is truth in the saying leaders aren’t born, they’re made. They are cultivated over years of training, experience, and habit. Unfortunately, that cultivation can be from both good and bad ends of the leadership spectrum, which can create negative leadership traits. According to a study by DDI, 57% of employees quit their job solely […]
Leadership is always evolving and developing, yet there are specific attributes that are immortal. Great leaders empower, encourage, and engage their team allowing for personal growth within organizations. Cutting-edge leaders understand this and have shown this through years of building up others. Check out these 10 quotes from leaders to learn how to be a […]
How would you respond to a crippling crisis that affects your team? Who would your employees look toward to lead them through troubling times? These are questions that may have seemed hypothetical two months ago but are now real issues that business leaders across the world are facing. We are in an unprecedented situation with […]
A Motivational Message from Leadership Expert Jim Stovall Recently, I read a book in which the author attempted to explore and reveal the greatest individual of the 20th century. While there were a number of powerful and influential people suggested—such as Thomas Edison, Charles Lindbergh, Neil Armstrong, and many others—the argument was made that many […]
