Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr Melissa Wheeler covers leadership strategy and the future of work. Organizational culture is not immune to the outside world.

Effective leadership starts with acknowledging that different situations call for different leadership styles. The practice of “leadership”—influencing behavior to achieve a desired result—encompasses ...

Transactional leadership is falling behind. One leadership style that is increasingly irrelevant in this new era is transactional leadership. Focused on rigid structures, task monitoring, and ...

There's no one-size-fits-all leadership style for managing remote teams, but virtual project managers have options. Many traditional management styles don't work for remote work environments. Turning ...

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 ...

Within companies, leaders are responsible for setting the course for others. Ultimately, a leader is someone who motivates others toward a goal or commands people to action. Leaders include those with ...