Rebecca Shambaugh

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I Didn’t See It Coming! How Leaders Can Master Organizational and Political Savvy

February 11, 2026 By Rebecca Shambaugh

In today’s workplace, disruption rarely announces itself. Instead, you’ll suddenly become aware of a strategic shift. A quiet power realignment. A technology decision made three levels above your line of sight. A culture signal sent in a Slack thread instead of a meeting. In cases like these, many well-intentioned leaders find themselves shaking their heads […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: AI, culture & collaboration, executive presence, hybrid work, political savvy, power dynamics, strategic leadership

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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

Rebecca’s talk was excellent, very informative and engaging. This was the best talk I’ve attended at IBM. Not only was it informative but I will be utilizing Rebecca’s concepts in my career planning. — Vice President, IBM

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