In the next weeks I will be focusing on each of the 10 leadership principles I learned as an officer in the army. This the first of these principles.

BP CEO Tony Hayward's performance in the Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico leads us to ask if companies can better prepare their executives for crises.

BP's Gulf of Mexico oil disaster and the wave of losses and government scrutiny that have washed over Wall Street in the last year and a half have something in common.

A common misunderstanding about leadership is that it absolutely requires charisma and personal “style.” These elements won’t harm leadership, but they don’t create it.

When a crisis strikes, you can't just manage in the normal manner, you also have to exercise effective crisis leadership. Too often executives see their role during a crisis as managing the organizati...

Anavex Life Sciences Corp. ("ANAVEX") (OTCBB: AVXL) announced that Dr. Cameron Durrant, the company#s Executive Chairman, has been named by PharmaVOICE as one of the 100 most inspiring people in the p...

Richard Martin proudly announces the global publication Brilliant Manoeuvres: How to Use Military Wisdom to Win Business Battles, which is now available through all major online retailers around the w...

One of the most powerful things a leader can do is surround him or herself with competent people. Unfortunately, I often encounter leaders in positions of trust and authority that prefer weak subordin...

People often say that leadership and management are two different things. This is true in one sense, but in another it isn't.

When I was a young platoon commander in the army, I had a commanding officer who told us that the true measure of leadership success was to be respected, not liked. When you're respected, you influenc...

Leading from the front is needed to set the example, the tone, and the pace of an operation or project. On the other hand, once things are fully underway in the right manner, it is time to pass the ba...

Often, the best intelligence comes from ˜troops in contact with the enemy. They can see what's happening and can provideground truth to corroborate or validate the opinions and assessments made throug...

A key role for every leader is mentoring and coaching his or her subordinates so they develop to their full potential.

Decision-making and leading during a major crisis - such as the current catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico - is difficult and stressful for a leader.

Sources welcomes a new member: Adam Strimaitis, Author of The Millionaire Moron. Adam Strimaitis is an author, professional speaker and corporate trainer.

BlueRush is a full service digital marketing company focused on developing highly engaging and interactive solutions using Web 2.0 technologies, award-winning rich media animation and video production...

Sources welcomes Chris Chopik, Professional Speaker, Writer, and Founder of www.EvolutionGreen.com.

Leadership communication: Assessments & Solutions

Sources welcomes a new member: Richard Martin. Richard Martin is President and Founder of Alcera Consulting Inc. He helps individuals and organizations to thrive and leverage opportunities in the face...

Sources welcomes a new member, Steven Goldhar, President and Founder of Sundance Media Inc.

One of the challenges many managers and leaders face is in understanding the distinctions between levels of leadership. Though there is a common basis of theory and practice, the requirements of tacti...

The presence of Enbridge CEO Pat Daniel on the front lines of the pipeline spill in Michigan apparently has some people stumped. Why is he spending so much time in Michigan, talking to people and maki...