Great leaders are defined by their actions. Possessing these 5 traits can help make a leader quite successful. If these traits do not describe your leadership style, working on one or more of these areas would be a great place to start to become a better leader.

Understanding behavioral styles can help predict how a person will behave a majority of the time. Being able to adapt to people who possess different behavioral styles is a key to success in both business and in life, especially in the realm of the mentor/mentoree relationship.

It is widely believed that individuals with high emotional intelligence tend to better manage the rigors and stresses found regularly in the workplace. Some people even argue that having a high EQ is more important than having a high IQ. These 7 traits are often found in people with high EQ.

The problem with being connected is that we are not connecting. For all the progress attributed to robots, AI and other technological innovations, nothing is more important than people skills and the art of good communication.

Understanding every team member, and utilizing the individual strengths that each member possesses is a recipe for success. Just as the residents of Hundred Acre Wood worked well together, having a better understanding of your organization will likely result in your story’s happy ending.

It's often been said that having a few good friends is more desirable than having many acquaintances. The same can be said for job candidates. Time is money. Interviewing truly qualified and culturally-aligned candidates because of self-selection makes hiring more efficient and effective.