Personal leadership is an essential component in today’s organizations, the backbone of quality management and team-based operations. What often separates forward-thinking organizations from others is ...

Short for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, the SWOT analysis can provide a powerful framework for personal growth and, more specifically, leadership development. The Fast Company ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William Arruda covers personal branding, leadership, and careers. Being self-aware is a prerequisite for developing many of the ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Fast Company Executive ...

Everyone wants to be a leader within their industry. The ability to get in front of people is paramount, that is, first — to be noticed. Second, to be considered, and finally, to make a difference.

Spring is here, and many CEOs are facing a leadership crisis in the workplace. Recent studies show that almost 6 in 10 workers are interested in a new job or actively job hunting in 2025. Often, ...

Personal branding has become a strategic tool, especially for women in leadership. While skills and performance remain foundational, how a leader presents her values, expertise, and voice can shape ...

Change is now a constant in today’s business world. New technologies, shifting customer expectations and evolving workplace dynamics mean organizations are transforming faster than ever. To keep up, ...

Exceptional organizations know that people are their most valued resource; they motivate employees and recognize excellence. The U.S. Coast Guard, in which I served for 36 years, is an organization ...

A 2022 survey conducted by HigherVisibility revealed 1 in 4 Gen Z-ers want to become social media influencers. A JAMA opinion piece in 2020, “Mentoring Millennials,” says that generation embraces ...

Personal development describes activities that improve awareness and identity, develop talents and potential, and enhance the quality of life. It includes many practices such as setting goals, ...