(By Randy Lane) Vulnerability and leadership expert Brene Brown defines leadership as, “Any person who holds themselves accountable for finding the potential in people and processes and who has the ...

Identity-first leadership flips the script. Instead of performing a role, you lead from a clear understanding of your ...

The digital age has changed how consumers see brands — today, in addition to the product itself, there is an expectation that the organization delivering that service is authentic, transparent and ...

Leadership isn’t a title; it’s the energy people feel when you walk in. “Authentic leadership” often gets thrown around, but it’s not oversharing or a vibe. In practice, it’s choosing your words on ...

The son of a former client recently came to me in desperate need of help. He had inherited the family company after his father passed away and initially wanted nothing to do with it. Not unlike the ...

The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. Members pay annual dues for ...

“You have to be a lot more guarded. I can’t say everything I really want to say to all of you right now. The reality is you have to be a lot more systematic in what you say and how you say ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Steve Dion Are you in the ...

In the pressure cooker of the NFL, authenticity can be a quarterback’s secret weapon. That’s the revelation Brock Purdy shared in a candid conversation on Wednesday about his evolution from a buttoned ...

Gratitude is the one quality of a great leader that doesn't get enough attention. Showing appreciation to the people you lead makes them want to perform better for you. When everyone is doing their ...

Toward the end of his presidency, Ronald Reagan was doing the standard round of exit interviews, one with Tom Brokaw of NBC. During the taping, Brokaw asked Reagan a rather brilliant question, namely, ...