Let’s see how some of the most respected business thinkers of our time define leadership, and let’s consider what’s wrong with their definitions. Peter Drucker: "The only definition of a ...

This is hardly a new problem for leaders, but it does illustrate the need to talk about the definition of leadership. It’s not success. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of books on leadership.

The source of influence is missing. In the end, Bradberry and Kruse settle on the following definition of leadership: Leadership is a process of social influence which maximizes the efforts of ...