Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Exec coach & former Microsoft CFO. Writes on leadership. Imagine you’re a senior leader giving a presentation about your ...

Remote work uncovered weakness in managers and executive leadership. Here’s how flexible work environments exposed widespread ...

Effective communication is one of the most valuable skills for a business leader—and one we often take for granted. Many of us assume it comes naturally, so we don’t take the time to actively work on ...

Halford E. Luccock, a Methodist Minister, once said, “No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it.” The same notion applies to teams. Although each member has distinctive ...

In a recent Author Spotlight, ERM Program Director Sim Segal shared actionable strategies from his book, Communication Skills ...

Communication is either effective or ineffective (not “good” or “bad”), and there should be alignment between what was said, what was heard and what was meant. Use the “Platinum Rule” (treat others ...

We tend to think of communication and collaboration as natural outcomes of working together. As soon as two people (or a hundred or a thousand) start working in tandem, they necessarily talk, share ...

Leadership doesn’t have to be an innate gift. All it takes is the will to develop powerful communication skills. Picture it. A sea of faces, all eagerly awaiting your next words. A bright stage, ...

Part of a special leadership series. Read others here. In the fast-paced world of leadership, effective communication is paramount. It bridges the gap between knowledge and action and can turn vision ...

Over time, the hardest decisions often earn the deepest respect. Teams notice when a leader values integrity over applause.

In every workplace, managers play a crucial role in shaping the environment and influencing the success of their teams. However, not all managers are leaders, and even if they think they are, not all ...

Crisis communication strategies include being transparent, acting quickly, training spokespeople and using social media to ...