The workplace has become significantly more complex over the past decade. Leadership today is less linear, more networked, and far more visible in real time. As a result, the hidden leadership traps that can slow momentum for many leaders have also evolved. What used to be described narrowly as the “sticky floor” — internal hesitation […]
I Didn’t See It Coming! How Leaders Can Master Organizational and Political Savvy
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 […]
Rejuvenate and Reset Your Career and Life Through a Portfolio Mindset
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 […]
How to Be a Leader Who Has Influence by Developing an Executive Voice
Women’s leadership requires not only a strong executive presence, but also an authoritative executive voice. Executive voice is a critical component of executive presence, and Harvard Business Review recently developed a video to highlight my work in this area. The HBR video hits on the key points of an HBR article that I wrote called “To Sound Like a Leader, […]
Women’s Leadership: Leading More Strategically
In executive coaching and leadership workshops, I frequently notice a key area of women’s leadership that needs a boost: strategic leadership development. Whether it’s an executive presence that’s weak, an executive voice that lacks authority and confidence, or women in leadership who aren’t coming across as strategic thinkers, learning how to lead more strategically should […]