Abraham Lincoln was thrust into a defining moment in American history. His inspirational leadership preserved a nation. Without his leadership, secession in 1860 could have easily led to the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alain Hunkins writes about leadership strategy that you can apply. Leadership is about impact. As Adam Galinsky emphasizes in his ...

Being an inspirational leader can be both fulfilling and challenging. Some companies provide extensive training and guidance, while others leave it up to the individual to navigate. Having a mentor ...

Our thoughts and emotions are never the absolute truth. We might think they are at any given moment—when we feel threatened, for example—but, if we react in a more typical ego-dominated way in such a ...

Inspiring leaders are able to see the big picture, model desired behaviors, and challenge others to be the best version of themselves. This ability to inspire isn’t an innate skill—it’s one you can ...

As human beings who are constantly evolving and growing, we are always striving to be better and to create a better world for those who come after us. But being a leader is no easy job. Whether you're ...

Every day, district leaders find innovative solutions to ongoing challenges in public education, often without getting the recognition they deserve. Education Week’s Leaders to Learn From initiative ...

Of all the leadership theories available, transformational leadership is a uniquely effective way for leaders to inspire followers to perform better and work harder. Introduced in 1978 by James Burns, ...