Author: Colleen Hauk

Focus Upskilling on This One Area

Where you should upskill. I was curious to see what the session topics were at the conference I spoke at earlier this week. Can you guess what category they fell into? Well, watch this video to find out, but more

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How Can a Mentor Accelerate Women in Leadership?

Mentors can turn into more! A common mistake we see is that women are over-mentored and under-sponsored. But after spending time at the Sundance Resort in Utah with my mentor, Bo Eason, I was reminded of a key element in

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The Strength Behind Invisibility

The best may be invisible. Two of the most well-known leaders, the two that many would’ve assumed were considered the best in the organization, were not the ones cited when I asked my peers to name their favorite. In fact,

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You May Be Quiet Firing Without Realizing It

I was bullied by my boss! He used this tactic as his way of attempting to quietly fire me. Let’s just say, it didn’t end up in his favor! While my manager’s actions were intentional and horrific, what I find

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The Trifecta of Elite Leaders

The trifecta of elite leaders. It all began with Ethan, my son, in sixth grade after attending a laser tag birthday party. It was the opportunity I had to share with him what will set him apart now and in

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Which Teams Perform Best

The dreaded team meeting! Every team has a team meeting, right? No matter the cadence, most teams have a regular meeting for a variety of objectives. But I’m curious…how effective are your meetings and your team? Here I share best

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Always-On GPS

GPS even if you know where you’re going. For over 20 years, I’ve driven from my home to my parent’s home, the home I grew up in as a child, yet I always check my GPS. Why? The same reason

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Check Those Emotions

Following a client meeting, my manager shared feedback on my presentation. It’s not what I was expecting to hear. What happens when you’re in these situations, receiving information that you don’t really want to hear? How do you save face

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Maximize Your Leadership Time in the Office

You better max that time in the office! My husband, Matt, commutes nearly 60 miles to the office – ONE WAY! So you better believe if he’s going to spend time on the road driving nearly 120 miles for one

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It’s the Who Not the How

It’s the WHO, not the how! Several years into my leadership journey, I was aware of the strengths I possessed while simultaneously I knew I could be much more effective and impactful. But I wasn’t exactly sure what was missing.

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You’re Not Actually Growing!

The obvious answer is wrong! You already know that you must continue to expand your skills, so I’m not boring you with the, “top 3 ways to grow as a leader.” But what I will share, is that you’re probably

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3 Critical Areas Senior Leaders Overlook

Leaders overlook these 3 critical areas. I’m confident that my manager overlooked three critical areas when she promoted me to my first-ever leadership role. Over the past 20+ years, I’ve witnessed many other senior leaders make the same mistake. Which is perhaps

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