When you're summoned to give a presentation to executives, understand that they generally appreciate preparation and timeliness, Art Petty writes. Knowing that, go in with a clear message of "opportunity development or burden relief" that you can deliver as succinctly as possible. "Executives look for confidence, clarity, and completeness of thought when listening to the ideas and proposals from employees," he writes. About.com (1/15) 

Bad meetings are "a corrosive malaise that will eat away at your people until you have a group of zombies shuffling through their day without any meaning or purpose to their work," warns David Dye. Meetings should be called only when there is a clear purpose, the right people and someone is empowered to make decisions. LeadChangeGroup.com (1/21)

People can take on meaningful work regardless of their title or formal authority, writes Aaron Ramsey. What matters most is your ability to influence others while remaining humble, personable and eager to learn. "When you have the power to direct them towards a certain direction without having to be the boss, then you are a true leader. This is the type of leadership that every employee should aspire for," he writes. LearnThis blog (1/20)