“Just tell me what you want me to say.” That’s what I told one of my managers years ago. It taught me something powerful about how leaders think they’re communicating… and what’s actually being heard. If you’re a leader who
Most “great teams” are missing this. Leaders often tell me, “We’re great at communication. We meet weekly. I have 1:1s with my team.” But when I drill down, I find something different. In this short video, I’m sharing what’s often
Peter Drucker wrote “The Effective Executive” decades ago. But some wisdom doesn’t age. In this video, I’m sharing two things Drucker observed in high-performing leaders that I actively incorporate. No trendy hacks. No overwhelming systems. Just timeless practices that help
Scare tactics belong in haunted houses – not leadership! I saw a headline saying Gen Z doesn’t respond to scare tactics and I had to laugh! Did any of us ever? Yet, they’re still showing up in conversations, in emails,
Five generations. One workplace. Zero room for confusion. As the mom of two Gen Z teens entering the workforce, this topic hits close to home. But I’m also seeing it play out inside the organizations I work with via communication
“Just tell me what you want me to say.” I had a manager who totally missed the mark when it came to asking questions. It was clear he thought that asking any question made him a good leader. But his
They’re not just staring. They’re signaling. Earlier this week, I shared an NPR article that broke down the viral Gen Z “stare.” It’s sparking a lot of conversation, but here’s the thing: we need to go deeper than memes and
Command respect—don’t compete for it. Executive presence isn’t about speaking the loudest, taking over conversations, or asserting dominance. In this week’s video, I’m busting the myth that power comes from volume. Influence isn’t forceful. It’s intentional.
Presence comes before promotion. Executive presence isn’t reserved for senior leaders – it’s what helps you get there. In this week’s video, I’m busting the myth that executive presence is only for those at the top. The truth is, it’s
Is it all about looking the part? No, but yes! Take a look at this week’s video where I’m busting another myth on executive presence – that it’s only skin deep.
Fear of public speaking? Whether it’s to one person or a crowd of thousands, most people have a fear of presenting to others. Yet, it’s something we’re required to do all the time! What’s the secret to overcoming this fear?
The dreaded team meeting! Every team has a team meeting, right? But I’m curious… how effective are your meetings? And how effective is your team? Here, I share best practices to amp them up!
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