On Becoming a Leader

Digital technology makes transparency all but inevitable in this era, and leaders must be cognizant of the fact that trust and transparency are always linked. The three essays in Transparency look at this urgent issue from different angles and offer leaders practical advice on how to embrace transparency as a good thing, even if it’s not an easy one.

Whether you’re discussing former United States presidents, Fortune 500 CEOs, military generals or college hockey coaches, leaders are remembered for their best and worst judgment calls. According to business gurus Tichy and Bennis, it is a leader’s judgment that can determine the fate of the entire organization.

There's a shortage of leaders today. Leadership guru Bennis explains why, and offers advice on creating a leadership-friendly environment. Take his test of your leadership potential.

Simply managing isn't enough any longer, says author Bennis. Here are the steps you can take today to become a leader. The first one: Don't believe that "leaders are born, not made."