With the right person in charge, finds new research, it’s possible to be the type of employee companies want: ethical and creative.

When it comes to empowering a team to do their best work, you don’t want a narcissist at the helm, finds new research.

Do you ever feel like you are being left out of watercooler conversations, inside jokes and the fast track for promotions? Your manager might be playing favorites.

Western-based managers who feel out of sync with their teams might need a new word in their vocabulary. Maryland Smith professor Hui Liao examines the Chinese construct of moqi.

Scholars point to transformational leadership as being one of the more useful leadership skills, and two Smith School researchers reveal why.

Encouraging team members to voice their constructive opinions and concerns about work-related issues leads to performance and safety gains, according to new Smith School research.

Creative employees are great at justifying deviant behavior. Smith School professor Hui Liao identifies a boundary condition that keeps them in line.

Companies can be friendly and slimy at the same time. Some firms even use great service as a cover for failure to protect consumer interests.

Targets of intimidation, humiliation and verbal attacks can flip the script on a bad boss, shifting the balance of power in their favor.

Collaborative communities often conspire against high performers, but mindful managers can intervene to mitigate the risk.