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The evidence about job satisfaction seems confusing. I’ve been guided by the counsel of a 2006 meta-analysis published in one of our best research journals, The Academy of Management Journal, that found a strong relationship […]

Servant leadership is a belief in and practice of “leadership that places the good of those led over the self-interest of the leader, emphasizing leader behaviors that focus on follower development and de-emphasizing glorification of […]

Leaders play a prominent role in communicating a project’s vision, mission, and abilities to their team members and employees. They develop a team with people from diverse backgrounds specializing in skills that are different but […]

We know from research reported here last week that on an interpersonal level, narcissistic leaders leave a lot to be desired (ok, they suck). If you work for a narcissist, you are not likely inspired […]

Robert Sutton is Professor of Management science at the Stanford Engineering School and researcher in the field of Evidence-based management. He is an IDEO Fellow and a Professor of Organizational Behavior, by courtesy, at Stanford […]

There are so many theories and concepts about what makes an effective leader. Some say it’s their charisma or ability to inspire others, others believe it comes from how well they can handle pressure.  However, […]