In my work as a leadership consultant and executive coach, one workplace trend I’ve noticed across organizations and industries is ongoing fatigue, burnout, and stagnation. Many women (and men, too) are feeling a lack of control in their careers and life, rather than getting creative and taking ownership of their experiences. Consider this situation that one […]
Showtime’s ‘The First Lady’ Series Showcases a Unique Type of Women’s Leadership
A new Showtime series brings to light a trio of female leaders who each assumed a role opposite the highest office in the land—yet despite its prestige has come with expectations to be relegated to the sidelines. U.S. first ladies throughout history have traditionally been behind the scenes, peripheral to the center of the political […]
Leadership Rituals for 2021, Part 2: Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience
My first post of 2021 highlighted the New Year’s theme of revelation, and shared three leadership rituals: increasing your focus on empathy, honing in on optimism against the odds, and practicing moments of stillness. Now let’s explore three additional rituals based around developing courage, curiosity, and resilience. Cultivating the Courage to Be Yourself We’ve all been inspired by […]