Authenticity

I wasn’t thrilled. I’d just learned that the trip to NYC that I was taking with my extended family would center on the American Girl store. When I think New York, I think Central Park, Broadway shows, fancy cocktails, and shopping. I’m not a doll person, not now in my 33rd year, or ever. I […]

The higher you rise, the more complex these relationships become.

Consumers these days prefer authenticity to purity, so brands should capitalize on their flaws, or "shadow" attributes.

Marty Echt, the new head of marketing at Hunsk Engines, is determined to bring the motorcycle maker back to its roots. He says it's not enough to project...

Confidence will not always look the same way in women as it does in men. Adopt a style of confidence that feels comfortable to you. In partnership with...

Authentic leadership is a combination of the courage to be genuine, the confidence to lead and the ability to collaborate.

Sometimes just being yourself is the wrong thing to do--especially as you move into new roles and face new challenges. Learn how how leaders can develop...

What are those challenging moments that have tested you, but also reveal who you are? You may discover your sense of purpose by revisiting your past.

Anti-racist leadership needs to start at the top: in the C-suite and on the board.

Filling the shoes of a legendary founder was not only a personal challenge for Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel, but a significant adjustment for all the company’s employees, from the C-suite to the hundreds of local stores.

Be transparent and authentic with your team. A ukulele can help.

Gillian Arnold is the principal of GA Luxury Consulting France has always conveyed a “Château” mentality in marketing its wine, positioning itself as the world’s premier vintner. So, plenty of eyebrows were raised by the news that the Bourdeaux region’s Château Latour-Laguens had been sold to a Chinese buyer — no great heritage of wine-making […]

Four strategies.

When you're preparing to persuade someone, you don't always need to stick to a script. Sometimes the most convincing moments are improvised.

The ongoing problems in business leadership over the past five years have underscored the need for a new kind of leader in the 21st century: the authentic...

Whose life am I living? I'm sure you ask yourself that kind of question from time to time. What am I really good at? What is the purpose of my work? These...

As you prepare to guide a conversation, consider how you will lead with transparency, storytelling, and energy.

Everyone knows that success at work depends on being--and being seen as--both competent and likable. You need people to notice your growth and accomplishments...

Identify what’s at the root of your outlook to figure out when it’s helpful and when it’s not.

The host of "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central talks about getting that job, managing the transition, what he looks for in new hires, how he avoids burnout,...