The new generation of leaders often have a completely different way of working from their older counterparts. While boomers usually view long hours as evidence of loyalty and hard work, Gen X and Y tend to try to have more work/life balance. They've seen their parents' lack of quality of life,...

Half of all management hires fail within the first 18 months according to a study by Leadership IQ, a global leadership training and research company. The study shows that these failures are the result of people failing to establish the strategic priorities, committing cultural gaffes or not making an impact quickly...