Rebecca Shambaugh

Internationally recognized leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker

Developing Character Through Integrity, Humility, and Inclusivity

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In my last post, I shared some thoughts on the importance of character as a key differentiator for today’s leaders, noting that authenticity is one important component of a strong character. This week, I’m going to discuss some additional elements—integrity, humility, and inclusivity—that can help you develop character, and subsequently build trust, as a leader. Integrity. Integrity […]

A Key Differentiator for Today’s Leaders: Character

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SHAMBAUGH Leadership surveyed a number of our Fortune 500 clients and the broader community on what kind of leader people prefer to work for. There was perhaps no surprise that universally across these groups, the response was that everyone wanted a leader they could trust, and who was honest with them in all circumstances. Since […]

Behind-the-Scenes in an Executive Training Session on Inclusion

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A key area of expertise at SHAMBAUGH focuses on training companies and leaders in how to create and leverage an inclusive culture. Why? Because organizations with a higher level of inclusivity have been shown to drive high-performance organizations. SHAMBAUGH takes a unique approach to training in this area, since traditional attempts to create the type of […]

Gender Balance Required for True Innovation

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A new Forbes article on “America’s Most Innovative Leaders 2019” has created an uproar—not because of who it put in the story, but for who it left out of it: women. The feature identified 100 innovators, 99 of whom were men. Only a single woman—Ross Stores’ CEO Barbara Rentler—made the list (near the bottom, at number 75). In response, a growing […]

6 Traits You Need to Lead in the Digital Era

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The world of work is increasingly leveraging innovative technologies—from AI and mobile, to augmented reality and chatbots—to advance business and help companies gain a competitive advantage. As with any major shift, the new age of digital and data requires different leadership skills, knowledge, and competencies to ensure a positive impact on organizational performance. It’s yet […]

What People Are Saying About Rebecca Shambaugh

Rebecca Shambaugh spoke at the first meeting of the Leadership Council on Advancing Women at The Conference Board, her emphasis on inclusion, the leadership pipeline, uncovering latent biases, and the lack of women’s visibility and presence in upper levels of business made a real impact in the practical work of the senior executive women on the council. Rebecca provided the practical lessons learned from her 25 years of working with women leaders and generated a rich discussion. — Program Manager, The Conference Board

Rebecca’s keynote for the Forté Foundation’s conference made me really think about the importance of having a personal brand. Her words, guidance and personal stories were so inspiring for creating and getting my brand out to the right people. — Director, American Chamber of Commerce

The Women’s Investment Group of the CFA Society of Washington, DC, was thrilled to have Rebecca be our keynote and speak about the importance of “executive presence” in the workplace. We were inspired by her insights and ideas, and learned of tangible and practical ways to develop personal and professional presence. Rebeca’s best seller book, Make Room For Her is a must-read and hearing Rebecca speak is a must-do! — Founder, CFAW Women’s Investment Network

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Make Room For Her

What both men and women and the organizations can do to foster a better balance of leadership perspective
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Have you ever felt “stuck” in your career—thought you’d hit the “glass ceiling?” Rebecca Shambaugh speaks at TEDx: It’s Not a Glass Ceiling, It’s a Sticky Floor

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