Cutting-Edge Leadership

The best in current leadership research and theory, from cultivating charisma to transforming your organization.

Ronald E. Riggio, Ph.D., is Director of the Kravis Leadership Institute at Claremont McKenna College. See full bio

October 23, 2009

The Folly of Economic Forecasting and Analysis: Are You Kidding?

Financial analysts are good at explaining financial market trends, but can they really do it? Or, are they merely engaging in after-the-fact analysis? There's a lot of psychology here, but the analysts miss it.

October 19, 2009

More Psychology of Good and Bad Leadership

Who are history's worst leaders? What are the tricks they use to easily subjugate followers? How do good leaders compare? Read More

October 16, 2009

The Psychology of Good and Bad Leadership

Good leadership is hard work. Bad leadership is easy. Find out about the cheap psychological tricks that bad leaders can use to exploit followers and keep them in line. Read More

October 7, 2009

The Two Types of Leaders

Leaders come in two types, at least that's what people believe. Which type are you? Read More

September 20, 2009

Do Presidents Lie?

What do liars and leaders have in common? Both possess the core social skills that make them effective -- something that we call "savoir-faire." Read More

September 6, 2009

Want to be a Great Leader? Learn to Follow!

There is a common misconception that you are either a leader or a follower. Not true. Understanding how to be a good follower can actually make you a better leader, and here's how... Read More

August 24, 2009

The Virtues of a True Leader

What are the fundamental qualities of effective leaders? The answer is thousands of years old -- the cardinal virtues. What are these virtues? The first is...

August 8, 2009

How Power Corrupts Leaders

How can seemingly good leaders be corrupted by power? Is power intoxicating? What distinguishes good from bad leaders? Read More

July 24, 2009

Why Jon Stewart is the Most Trusted Man in America

How can a cable television comedian be the most trusted man in U.S. media? The answer is in the psychology of trust. Read More

June 16, 2009

Organizations from Hell: When Leadership Fails

When leadership fails, organizations can become a living hell. Find out about leadership failures, including clueless or incompetent leaders, or when leaders let the "rats run the ship." What can be done to turn an organization from hell into a productive, harmonious work environment? Read More