Abraham Lincoln was thrust into a defining moment in American history. His inspirational leadership preserved a nation. Without his leadership, secession in 1860 could have easily led to the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. If you’ve ever worked for an inspirational leader, you know ...

The year 2025 gave us many inspirational and encouraging stories. Some made history on a national level, while others highlighted the power of determination or served as beautiful reminders of the ...

Being an inspirational leader requires being both visionary and empowering, at both individual and team levels. Inspirational leadership is – on the surface - associated almost solely with ...

What is an inspirational quote? A great quote provides moments of learning and understanding. Inspirational quotes by famous and not-so-famous people have an uncanny ability to stop and make us think ...

During sophomore year of high school, circa the rise of LiveJournal and AIM, I carried around a sheet of very crinkled, very worn piece of spiral notebook paper filled with inspirational quotes that I ...

It happens to us all: If you’re feeling stuck or uninspired, sometimes all it takes is a motivational quote or mental health quote to remind yourself what matters most. Ahead, we’ve gathered the best ...

A conversation with Columbia Business School’s Adam Galinksy on honing your style. What does it take to really energize people and motivate them toward a goal? Inspirational leadership might seem ...

Nik Wallenda and his wife Erendira worked together to bring true events of tragedy and triumph from their family to the new Wonderland Circus production. Inspirational stories are woven throughout the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The 5th annual LA Times Studios Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards took place on November 13, 2025, at ...