What distinguishes the mediocre leader with so-so results from the effective leader who makes a big impact every time? The answer is the ability to take effective action.

Leaders inspire people to do amazing things, the type of things that their followers would not do on their own. With leadership, a vision and competitive advantage becomes reality. The more change an organization is facing, the greater the need for leaders. The more flexible a firm must be to survive in its environment, the greater the need for leaders. Given that today’s environment is characterized by frequent change, leadership is more important than ever before.

At the risk of placing substance over style, all leaders must understand this simple truth: style does matter. It is not about matching your belt to your shoes or accessorizing appropriately for the occasion, but rather understanding the way you go about leading.

All leadership begins with “self-leadership.” Before any leader can aspire to lead a thriving enterprise they must first master leading an organization of one.

An independent insurance agency owner with an office in New York is among the new leadership installed to lead the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big I).

Great companies are populated by great employees. Businesses that genuinely succeed and flourish over the long run have agency owners who possess the vision, wisdom and courage to identify, attract, hire, and mentor great assistant managers.

Great companies are populated by great employees. While a top general manager is necessary, it’s not sufficient for the genuine long-term success of any company or major operating division. Businesses that genuinely succeed and flourish over the long run have general managers who possess the vision, wisdom and courage to identify, attract, hire and mentor great assistant managers.

“D’oh!” It’s what Homer Simpson says when something goes wrong. Why is delegation one big “D’oh!” for a lot of people?

American International Group’s Chartis property-casualty business has new leadership and structure as it seeks to align accountability with long-term results.

The National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors’ Carroll/Howard (Md.) chapter installed officers for its current year.