Tracy Brower If you’ve ever worked for an inspirational leader, you know what a big deal it is. Inspirational leaders motivate, engage and lift the people around them. And while some people may believe that leadership is inborn, there are also ways you can intentionally develop yourself as an inspirational leader. Leading well is especially important today because leaders are under increasing pressure—to get results, sustain strategies and to nurture people. At the same time, leaders unfortunately lack confidence in themselves, based on an Accenture survey. And trust in leaders is plummeting globally—with 61% who lack trust, according to a…

Exceeding a certain number of hours per night could have negative effects, says sleep specialist Sleep is known to have amazing health benefits – but how much shuteye is too much? The answer isn’t so straightforward, Dr. Chris Winter, a Virginia-based neurologist and sleep medicine specialist with Mattress Firm, told Fox News Digital. "This is to some degree an impossible question to answer," he wrote. As with food and other lifestyle factors, Winter explained that the ideal amount of sleep is a "dynamic range." "What is too much food for me might be an amazingly inadequate amount for an Olympic…

Benjamin Laker Leaders who demonstrate high emotional intelligence (EI) are often praised for their ability to empathize, communicate, and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics. But like any powerful tool, emotional intelligence can be misused. While EI can foster trust, collaboration, and a positive work environment, it can also be weaponized to manipulate, control, and exploit teams. When wielded by the wrong hands, emotional intelligence turns toxic, creating an environment where manipulation masquerades as care and control hides behind the guise of connection. The question is: how do you tell the difference between authentic leadership and emotional exploitation? Emotional Intelligence as a…

Mark Travers Mental models are cognitive frameworks or representations that help individuals understand and interpret the world around them. They are the mental shortcuts or simplified versions of reality that people use to process information, make decisions and solve problems. Mental models influence how we perceive situations, predict outcomes and decide on courses of action. Here are two essential mental models for making intelligent decisions and how to use them effectively. 1. Probabilistic Thinking Probabilistic thinking is a mental model that involves making decisions based on the likelihood of various outcomes rather than certainty. Instead of thinking in absolute terms…