Apple vows to seek more women and minority board candidates
Following criticism from investor activists, the technology juggernaut has added new language to its charter.
Zappos says goodbye to bosses
It's called a “holacracy,” and the online retailer is the largest company so far to try out the new organizational structure.
A link between female leaders and higher GDP
A new study found this correlation particularly in countries that have a lot of ethnic strife.
Cracking the feminist psyche, and wallet
A Pantene ad that plays to the current debate about women in the workplace is the latest to go viral.
Gates issues harsh critique of Obama in new memoir ‘Duty’
The former defense secretary describes a contentious relationship with the president and his top aides.
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn plays to his strengths
Malzahn’s strength isn’t his offensive strategy, but his ability to adapt to the talents of the guys on his team.
Bill de Blasio skips the olive branch
New York City’s new mayor sets a strong tone at his inauguration, but is his approach to reform unwavering or unrealistic?
Leadership lessons from the president of American University
“Leadership cannot be the province or responsibility of one person or a small group at the top.“
Getting federal agencies to work better--and together
“Sometimes collaboration is important even when it adds work.“
The American CEOs with the smallest egos
A new study attempts to rank CEOs based on their use of narcissistic language.
Leadership books to watch for in 2014
Twelve books coming out in the new year look like promising reads for leaders.
Young women are closing the pay gap
In 2012, young women aged 25 to 34 made 93 percent of what their male peers made.
Stop watching your workers
New research shows employees are less productive when watched by managers.
More women on boards, cheaper mergers
New research links greater diversity to higher company performance.
The red sneaker effect
Nonconformist clothing can actually make you look more authoritative in your profession.
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