Stop making this mistake in your communication! Ever have a peer talk over you during a meeting? Or a direct report miss a deadline? Or possibly a senior leader is suddenly short and rude to you? In situations such as
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
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,
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Are you a “too-generous” manager? When I first transitioned into a people leader role, I still had too much of the individual contributor mindset – what’s in it for me? But definitely by year five, it was all about my team. But
Should everyone develop leadership skills? We’re oftentimes asked whether or not everyone should develop leadership skills. We see this pop up most often when we’re co-creating a learning engagement for an organization or a team. I can certainly understand why they question
Frustrated with your team? Every leader will experience frustration with one or more of their team members at some point in time. It’s typically a result of not meeting your expectations – could be a deadline, communication, process, or really any
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