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Mark Fields has been given an immense responsibility and opportunity.  My hope is that one day, when he's handing over the CEO’s responsibility to his successor, it will be written that you helped lead Ford to become an even greater company than it is today. 

We need to clear out our mind clutter and place our attention where it matters most, which requires three steps.

Are you performing at the top of your game at work? Or are you struggling, losing interest, or so stressed that you’d just like to walk away?  To recognize what is driving either end, consider these six universal human needs and how each is being met, or not, in your job.

Few people know about the event that constitutes John Wooden's greatest contribution to the game of basketball.

Mike Krzyzewski's phenomenal success as a coach and leader begs the question: how does he do it?  

In those moments when my stress erupts, my rational mind doesn’t stand a chance. It’s like trying to use intellectual arguments to talk down a stampeding bull.

With so much attention on Buffett’s investment acumen, it’s easy to overlook another talent: motivating people.

We get so distracted by the awkward, sometimes inappropriate way in which someone is communicating that we miss what the person is communicating.

Here are three practices that helped Frances Hesselbein put the Girls Scouts on a track for success.

The "failure is not an option" mindset has been burned into the collective psyche of Americans. Unfortunately, the phrase and thinking has had unintended consequences. 

In some situations, doing nothing – forever – is the right response. 

Ron was up next. As a senior analyst in this investment firm — and a good one — he knew a lot about the company he was about to pitch to the management committee.

Like all great groups, leadership makes the difference.  Bono is U2’s leader, lead singer and lyricist. His leadership approach can be described in one sentence: Bono communicates an inspiring vision and lives it, values people, and gives them a voice. 

Here are five actions you can take to achieve focus for your organization and maximize the probability of achieving excellence in execution.

With families separated by geography and divorce, distracted by information and media overload, and fewer people participating in spiritual communities and civic organizations, human connection and community have declined.

When you communicate a memorable vision phrase that matters, the people you lead will be more motivated to help achieve it.

Effective leaders identify and communicate stories to inspire people. Here are three points to consider to enthuse, engage and energize people.

Nate Eisman recently started working for a large consulting firm after many years as an independent consultant. He called me a few days ago for some advice.

Some people are naturally pre-disposed to being highly productive. Each day moves them one day closer to what they intend to accomplish over the year.

Many leaders unknowingly sabotage their careers by wrongly assuming their employees are actively engaged in their work.