Building Followership: The Core to Successful Leadership
I am creating this series around what is core to great leadership so when leaders ask themselves ‘What am I missing? What and how can I do things differently?’ the answers will be clear.
Yes, You Need To Give Women Constructive Criticism Too
Leaders that provide sterilized feedback so they don’t hurt someone’s feelings are doing a great disservice to the individual AND the company. The truth matters.
Five Steps You Must Take To Make New Hybrid Or Remote Hires Feel Valued
How can new employees feel immediately embraced, cared for, build relationships with ease and learn on the job when most employees are working part or all of the time from home?
The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Emotional intelligence (“EQ”) is just as vital in the workplace as IQ. EQ has been touted as a critical quality in leaders and healthy cultures.
High EQ is a Superpower: Three Habits Signify You’ve Got It
To enhance one’s EQ, you must first become aware of how your behaviors impact others and then focus on ways to create a supportive environment where others are not afraid to be authentic.
The Power of Communication
The way you communicate is the key determinant of how others perceive you. High impact communication requires stating your point of view and then ideally providing only one or two supporting points.
How to Build Trust as a Leader
Follow the adage ‘treat others as you would want to be treated’ and you’ll have people eager to follow you wherever you lead.
Improved Gravitas & Executive Presence
Demonstrating gravitas can impact how others perceive you as a leader. The greater your gravitas, the more likely your colleagues will admire and respect you.
The Top 10 Leadership Blind Spots, and 5 Ways to Turn Them into Strengths
Self-awareness, a quality that many leaders lack. The absence of this can result in disconnected relationships and an inability to inspire others.
How to Find and Attract Unicorns
During these challenging times, it is even more crucial for employers to find and recruit unicorns to lead their businesses in new directions.
Secrets of Inspiring Managers
An industry colleague recently shared this article. It captures some of the most salient points about how to be a motivating and inspiring manager.
You're on a board - now what?
Joining a board is often viewed as “the brass ring” for leaders. But once you join one, what are some strategies for making sure your board colleagues recognize that they made the right choice?
Leading through Uncertainty
Uncertainty is unavoidable. As a manager, you need to be prepared to lead your team through murky waters, but doing so requires getting in the right mindset yourself.
Adding Women to the C-Suite Changes How Companies Think
When you broaden a discussion to include women, the perspectives will broaden as well. Women think differently than men and inclusivity ensures you get well-thought-through outcomes.
The pandemic reminds us how women show up to lead
I often hear from women leaders what their employees most praise them for: they put the employee first, show they care about their needs and development, and are adaptable because ‘one size doesn’t fit all’.
Reframing Disruption + How It Can Actually Make You Happier
Life is easier when we adjust our perspective.
The Unicorn 'Hunter'
Tammy Jersey - executive search expert and well-known ‘unicorn hunter’ - shares with us how she finds ‘corporate unicorns’. They are highly sought after for their unique superpowers, and hence, they are difficult to obtain! Tammy and her team know how to reel these marvels in.
How To Become A More Patient Leader
As leaders, our patience and tolerance are tested more during times of crisis. Our usual ways of operating have had to change, and we are hunkering down for the long haul.
'Shut up And Listen' Is An Underappreciated Leadership Quality
I often advise new CEOs to become curious about what others are thinking. This helps team members feel engaged and embraced and it will confirm your ability to lead without arrogance.
Why Having A ‘North Star’ Provides Calm In A Storm
Demonstrating decisiveness and clarity of thought provides assurance to anxious employees. It’s crucial that their leader has a North Star to help everyone navigate.