What is Leadership?

A management position can be an incredibly rewarding part of a career. It allows you to learn things about yourself, learn how to communicate with others and build skills you might not be able to build elsewhere. Management and leadership positions can also be one of the most challenging experiences depending on your employees and experience. From day-to-day issues to employee relations, and learning to communicate in a leadership position, it’s a tough job.

Luckily, there are countless resources for managers to hone their leadership and communication skills. We’ve rounded up 5 of the most notable and insightful blogs:

Inc.
If you’re looking for a one-stop on all things business and leadership, Inc. is your place. Every day you can find several posts on an array of topics from tips on how to write a business plan to become a better leader. The content is organized, clear, and especially relevant to business owners and people in management positions.

Great Leadership
Dan McCarthy might not be a household name but his blog has become one of the most popular resources for managers and leaders alike. With 2-3 posts a week, Dan covers everything from creating an excellent company culture to key leadership skills. This is a great blog for honest and practical advice on becoming a better manager and leader in your career.

Seth’s Blog
Seth Godin is a well-known entrepreneur, author, and public speaker. While a majority of his focus relates to marketing and advertising, he often blogs about leadership and C-level topics. For any marketing professional in a management position, Seth’s Blog is one to add to your RSS.

Forbes Leadership
While Forbes is a resource for all things business, they have a section on their site devoted to all things leadership. This site posts multiple times a day but the content is high quality and written by some of the most respected leadership experts in the business.

LinkedIn Leadership & Management
Recently, LinkedIn has incorporated a news and topics section to their platform, users can follow other news in their industry and one of their most significant topics is leadership and management. While this isn’t a blog per se, ‘following’ this topic will populate different articles and blog posts at the top of your LinkedIn feed and is updated almost hourly.

Whether you’re looking for advice on becoming a better manager in your current position or looking to move into a leadership role, utilizing the resources available to you through blogs and experts is essential. Get reading today!