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John Quincy Adams said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader." Leadership is more than just effectively providing direction and managing conflict. Leaders inspire others to innovate, learn, and achieve their goals. Good leaders understand the need for professional growth and development as they seek to motivate others.

Most people want to be known as great at what they do. Greatness inspires athletes, artists, actors, innovators, and businesspeople. A desire to be great motivates us to work harder, to keep learning, and to keep practicing. We want to hone our skills and be recognized for the work we produce. Rather than emphasizing your own greatness, a great leader cultivates a work environment so the entire team can be great.

You shake your head in frustration. Your jaw is clenched tight, and you want to throw something. Instead, you roll your shoulders back and inhale deeply. It doesn’t really help, but at least your coffee mug is still intact. This is the third resignation letter you’ve received this month. And not from an intern or easily replaceable position. This is the third letter from a man you had high hopes for. Maybe you should have promoted him earlier, maybe it wouldn’t have mattered. He is one of you...

As the workforce fills up with the next generation, it’s time to bridge the generational gap rather than dismiss it. Remember, you were a young professional once, too! You had something to offer your company, so it’s time to find out what the millennials on your team can offer today. You’ll lead more effectively, increasing employee satisfaction and employee engagement when you apply these principles today.

Frustrated, you cancel your dinner reservations. You thought for sure you’d be out celebrating your promotion tonight. You have the skillsets, the experience, even the longevity with the company. But once again, you were passed over. “Why does this keep happening?” you wonder. Sure, the person they hired looked like an executive her first day in the office. You actually thought she was in the wrong meeting when she walked into the conference room. But appearance shouldn’t matter--especially ...

At Front Line Leadership, we want to equip your company’s leaders with the tools they need to harness intentionality and redefine success. Take your organization to the next level when your leadership believes and acts with the mentality of, “if there’s a will, there’s a way.”

The four primary styles of leadership indicate that no style is better or more effective than the other. It doesn’t highlight a specific style or raise up a particular kind of person. Instead, it shows how different people are. How different styles of leadership are necessary to successfully lead different kinds of people.

As the workforce changes, so do leadership and management styles. At Front Line Leadership, we want your company to succeed which means employees that hold a management or leadership role may need to make adjustments to propel your organization into a brighter tomorrow. Below are 10 skills that we believe are essential to every leader.

Do you remember those games on the back of cereal boxes when you were a kid? While shoveling your favorite sugary cereal in your mouth on a lazy Saturday morning, you could analyze two pictures that looked identical at first glance. But the challenge was to spot the differences. The house on the left had two-paned windows, while the house on the right had single-pane windows. The tree on the right was filled with apples while the tree on the left was empty.

You sip your coffee but barely taste it. Your stomach is in knots, and your mind is racing. You know the material like the back of your hand, and you're passionate about this idea. You just want everyone to be on board, you want the information to make sense, and—let’s be honest—you want to impress your boss. Whether you’re a seasoned presenter, or this is the first in-person presentation you’ve made in over a year, you want to make sure your presentation doesn’t bomb. You’ve heard th...