How To Boost Your Influence
Influence is a hot term in companies, and with good reason. When we go into work each day, we spend most of our time influencing others. We write carefully worded emails to spur others to action, sit in meetings where we advocate for our positions, and try our best to be seen by key stakeholders…
R.I.P Work-Life Balance
A few weeks ago, I spent lunch speaking to a group of women on the ever elusive concept of work-life balance. I’ve been to this rodeo before, and I’m sure you have too. In circles of professional women, it’s hard to be in a room without this issue getting raised. We spend an incredible amount…
The Best Reason Ever To Take A Two Week Vacation
Summer’s here and many of us are counting the days to much-needed vacations. Finally (we hope) work will subside in order for us to get a real break. Or sort of, anyway. Vacation isn’t what it used to be as we’re rarely unconnected. Some of us don’t take proper vacations at all, but opt for…
The Secret to Managing Gen Ys (And Liking It)
I’m captivated by Gen Ys (or Millennials, whichever name you prefer). I realize this is not a popular sentiment among my fellow Gen Xers. I enjoy working with this younger generation, and learning about their value systems and orientation toward life. To me they are fascinating, not just for what they are doing, but for…
Does Your Company Innovate Like Dunder Mifflin or Google?
I’m privy to all kinds of cultural change programs in my work as a coach, and behind nearly every one is the aspiration to infuse innovation into the organization. Companies know they will wither without sustained creativity, and a cadre of leaders with the agility to dive into change and keep swimming. A study conducted by…
Is Authentic Executive Presence an Oxymoron?
Several years ago when my book was in development, I proudly shared the working title — Authentic Executive Presence — to a long-time friend. She’s spent her career successfully navigating large pharmaceutical companies, earning increasing roles and responsibilities. When hearing the title, she guffawed over the phone, saying, “That is the biggest oxymoron I’ve ever…
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