Throughout my career as an organizational psychologist and DEI expert, I’ve witnessed the disproportionate distribution of power and influence in many organizations. Often, dominant identities are ...

Using the metaphor of a bridge, Maria Papacosta’s model reveals how four forces interact—why trust is the foundation, why influence directs movement, why power reinforces and why authority governs ...

What is power? Some researchers define power as the agent’s ability to influence the target, according to Gary Yukl, J.M. George and Gareth Jones. The agent, target and influenced attributes vary by ...

Modern leadership demands more than just business acumen; it’s about influence, authenticity and connection — both inside and outside the boardroom. Thought leadership has become a key driver of ...

In my last blog post, I explained the difference between power and influence as they’re classically defined in business and organizational psychology, and I made the case that even though the words ...

Martin Luther King Jr. once warned, “Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” His stark admonition challenges us to confront the catastrophic ...

These outstanding women were recognized at an awards dinner on September 24 as part of our Women, Influence & Power in Law Conference in Chicago. Corporate Counsel is excited to feature the honorees ...