leadership development Archives - Page 2 of 3

Brace for Impact: ‘Agile’ Leaders Needed to Reshape Insurance Industry, Educators Say

Disrupters such as the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, the sharing economy and fintech are reshaping the insurance industry and those who lead it. So when Carrier Management asked a sampling of ...

Mindfulness a Key Attribute for Inspirational Leaders: Bain

Inspired employees are more than twice as productive as satisﬁed employees, according to new research from Bain & Co. What makes a leader inspirational? The most important attribute is ...

Take Charge of Your Own Leadership Development

You've heard these words: "I'm frustrated that I'm not moving up fast enough at work...Why was I passed over for a promotion that I thought I deserved…They told me that I wasn't qualified for a ...

Three Steps to Improve Leadership Capabilities

A recent study by research firm Brandon Hall Group found critical gaps in leadership training—specifically training targeted for midlevel managers. Here, Amy Fox, president, CEO and founder of ...

Five Ways to Turn Top Performers Into Leaders

You know your company's top performers. And of that group, you probably have a pretty good idea which workers have leadership potential. But how can you help those top performers improve their ...

How to Build Strong Leadership Development Programs

Leadership development programs are a significant investment for organizations to make for their talent. There are several steps companies should take before making the decision to invest the time, ...

Growing for the Future: Insurers Describe Their Leadership Development Programs

Today's executive leadership development programs are morphing from training at the senior level to cultivating the perfect dream team of executive leaders. Insurers now are tapping into the overall ...

Training Tomorrow’s Leaders: An External Perspective

Radostina Purvanova, associate professor of management and international business at Drake University, has a unique perspective on what it takes to be a successful leader in the current economy. ...

12 Essential Skills and Practices for the Leaders of Today and Tomorrow

What makes for a strong and sound leader? There invariably are a number of leadership archetypes: the charismatic leader, the paternal leader, the collegiate leader, the narcissistic leader—just to ...

Tips to Start Your Own Leadership Program

1. Get leadership buy-in. You will need more than just financial support. Leaders should be prepared to participate in the creation, administration and operation of the program. 2. Understand the ...