For much of modern business history, power has meant control – over people, resources, and outcomes. It was defined by hierarchy and authority, celebrated within a narrow definition of success built ...

Even the most accomplished leaders have areas of growth to pursue; at times, some even may question their own capabilities, despite all their success. After their experiences in Booth’s Advanced ...

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” —paraphrased quote from Mahatma Gandhi Where does a leader’s power come from? In their landmark 1959 report often referenced in leadership theory, social ...

Modern leadership demands more than just business acumen; it’s about influence, authenticity and connection — both inside and outside the boardroom. Thought leadership has become a key driver of ...

When facing persistent, resistant challenges, leaders often surrender to poor results or invest in change efforts that waste time and resources. And yet it’s possible to influence behavior with ...

AI initiatives often stall without leadership influence. Learn how trust, situational awareness and high-stakes conversations turn AI adoption into performance.

Influence tactics constitute the deliberate behaviours employed by leaders to shape the attitudes, beliefs and actions of others within organisations. They are broadly categorised into soft tactics, ...

Leadership style matters more than ever in 2026 because the way leaders guide people through AI, uncertainty, disengagement, and workplace pressure determines whether change feels usable or ...

One thing, however, has become undeniably clear to me throughout my career: Influence might be the most crucial leadership trait that separates the good from the truly exceptional. Influence is a real ...

When my sister Inbal and I, along with our late colleague Julie Greene and with John Kinyon, founded BayNVC in 2002, one of our top priorities was to create ongoing generations of leaders. This was ...