Transformational Leadership

Why haven't education reform efforts amounted to much? Because they start with the wrong problem, says John Abbott, director of the 21st Century Learning Initiative. Overhauling the educational paradigm means replacing the metaphor — the concept of the world and its inhabitants as machine-like entities — that has shaped the education system, as well as many other aspects of our culture.

Who are we, and who do we need to become to do transformational work? How do we define our work?

When people see themselves reflected in a leader, they are more likely to want to be led, an Insead professor has found

Hailed as the anti-hierarchy, holacracy is the new business buzzword. Developed by Ternary Software CEO Brian Robertson in 2007, at its most basic holacracy is a self-governing operating system where everyone within an organization takes responsibility for delivering on the company’s purpose. With roles arranged in circles rather than layers, [...]

Good leaders look good on paper. Great leaders look great in person; their actions show their value.Yet some leaders go even farther. And they’re even more successful not because of what you see them

Leaders are accountable to assemble teams and lead them to optimal performance outcomes. An effective leader recognizes the importance of embracing differences in people and knows how to connect the dots amongst those differences to get the best outcomes from the team. This is what cultivates a workplace environment of continuous improvements, innovation and initiative. Leaders must foster a commitment from the team to embrace an innovation mindset where each employee learns to apply the differences that exist in one another for their own success and that of the organization. Here are 5 immediate things leaders can do with their teams to foster an environment of innovation and initiative. They apply whether you are forming a new team or revamping an existing one.

Hype or reality?Given all the cacophony around the new trend called Digital Transformation, it is challenging for a business leader to embark on such transformation journey if s/he has difficulty

To help you connect or reconnect with the fundamentals of leadership, this highlights 100 of the best ideas and quotes for first-time leaders

Joel Garfinkle, Chair of Executive Coaching at N2Growth writes about 10 traits that make great leaders.

We put together an infographic that describes some leadership qualities that can be developed and put in your own "skills" filing cabinet. Text body Click on