Self-awareness, a quality that many leaders lack. The absence of this can result in disconnected relationships and an inability to inspire others.

An industry colleague recently shared this article. It captures some of the most salient points about how to be a motivating and inspiring manager.

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?

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.

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.

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’.

Life is easier when we adjust our perspective.

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.

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.

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.

In these unprecedented times, one of the critical things we need to realize is that people are our most critical assets.

Virtual leadership is the new normal, and the knowledge and foresight for how to guide this new way of operating is critical.

"International Women’s Day” occurs once a year…yet I spend almost every day finding new ways to amplify women leaders.

It just takes belief in ourselves and a self-awareness about our strengths and the impact we deliver. Remove gender from the equation.

I love this tip for anyone who gets nervous making a presentation. This change in mindset really works!

The importance of having leaders embrace employees making honest mistakes and supporting them in ‘righting the wrong’ can not be overstated.

Here’s a great tip for anyone who struggles with how to be an inspiring manager. The key here is in taking a breath and pausing before you speak, and then engaging your employee in the solution without fostering a culture of blame.

This is fantastic advice! And it works!! Try it if you are willing to appear vulnerable to your team.

I'm so excited to learn that the global efforts to amplify women leaders are bearing fruit. More of a reason to continue the cause.

Decency Quotient, just like Emotional Intelligence, are the nuanced qualities we test for every time we interview leaders for a new role. We coach leaders how to exhibit both qualities, but it’s even better if these are part of their natural DNA.