Rebecca Shambaugh

Internationally recognized leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker

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Cisco’s Position on “Radical Transparency” Sends Important Message to All Leaders

March 11, 2020 By Rebecca Shambaugh

Fortune reporter Claire Zillman recently reported in The Broadsheet about Cisco’s new position of “radical transparency” in dealing with sexual harassment and bullying in the workplace. Zillman shared her conversation with Cisco’s chief people officer, Fran Katsoudas, who described steps that the company has been taking to create a workplace culture that is more “conscious” […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: cisco, Diversity & Inclusion, inclusive leadership, leadership, Leadership Development, Women in Leadership

Gateway to Employee Engagement and Innovation: Create a Sense of Belonging

February 12, 2020 By Rebecca Shambaugh

Diversity and inclusion are necessary precursors to engagement and empowerment of today’s workforce, driving greater performance and innovation. But kicking this up a notch—by creating a greater sense of belonging for everyone in the organization—is even more important. Diversity is about the unique differences that people bring, which translates into corporate statistics—ensuring a more equitable […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Belonging, Diversity & Inclusion, innovation, leadership

Developing Character Through Integrity, Humility, and Inclusivity

December 10, 2019 By Rebecca Shambaugh

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: inclusivity, leadership, Leadership Development

A Key Differentiator for Today’s Leaders: Character

November 20, 2019 By Rebecca Shambaugh

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: executive coaching, leadership, Leadership Development

Changing of the Guard: Millennials Support a New Leadership Model

August 15, 2019 By Rebecca Shambaugh

There are already more Millennials in the U.S. labor force than any other generation. By next year, one in three American adults will be a Millennial and by 2025, Millennials are projected to make up three-quarters of the American workforce, according to Brookings. I was talking with a client this week who is already experiencing the “Millennial effect” firsthand, […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: diversity and inclusion, inclusion, leadership, millennials

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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

Extremely informative, entertaining, and insightful, Rebecca Shambaugh’s message is aimed at both a male and female audiences. She succinctly describes business leadership models that drive top performance in organizations. — Managing Director, The Carlyle Group

I have had the pleasure of working with Becky for nearly 10 years, at two different top institutions of higher education. Her message of empowerment and enlightenment resonates coast to coast, with corporate and public sector audiences alike. Most recently, I partnered with SHAMBAUGH Leadership to keynote our UC Berkeley Woman’s Initiative. It was a spectacular day, in no small part because of the learning she shared. — CLO and Director of L&D, UC Berkeley

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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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