Hiring a new leader? Forget looking at their work history or references. What matters most is where they went to school. If they aren’t alumni from an Ivy League or top-tier school, forget about ever hiring them to be a great leader. Why? People gain instant credibility when they say…

Steve Bilt is CEO of Smile Brands, a company with 5,000 employees that provides business support services to more than 425 dental offices. Smile Brands has been on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list three times, and Steve is one of the top CEOs on Glassdoor. Anyone can come up…

Do you have to love your job? We often get stuck in the idea that we have to love every aspect of our job. So when we hit frustrating projects or challenging tasks, we feel beaten down. But that’s natural. Frustrations will arise, and you’ll have difficult clients or tasks…

Who is one of the best examples of modern leaders? Yoda. The Star Wars icon is one of the most emotionally intelligent characters ever created. To succeed in the future, leaders must channel their inner Yoda and be emotionally intelligent. Emotional intelligence has two main components: empathy and self-awareness. Empathy…

We’ve all faced situations that create a massive shift in our lives and careers. It could be a business decision that makes things 10x faster or a new software that makes manufacturing 10x less expensive. Outside of work, these experiences could be getting laid off or seeing a new opportunity…

Jim Heppelmann is CEO of PTC, a technology software company with 6,500 employees in 30 countries. …

We’re in tough economic times. When a business is struggling, many leaders turn to reducing headcount to save money. But that’s not the only option. When Hubert Joly took over as CEO of Best Buy, the company was on the brink of shutting down. But Hubert brought the company back…

Who do you typically turn to when you have a problem with technology? The kids! Kids and teenagers embrace technology. And all leaders can follow their examples to embrace the skill of the Technology Teenager. Today, every company is a technology company. That means every leader needs to be a…

In the last few years, more leaders than ever have started working with coaches. They may think it helps them become better leaders, but it’s actually the ultimate sign of weakness. If you are really a great leader, you don’t need anyone to help you improve. …