Remember those frustrating school projects where one teammate thrived under pressure, while another crumbled like a stale cookie? Turns out, that difference might not be about raw talent, but about the wiring in their brains. As a stress physiologist, I’ve spent years peering into the neural soup, and let me tell you, leaders with a … Read more
I am obsessed with Andrew Tate. He’s magnetic. A trainwreck you can’t turn your eyes away from. In the last week I’ve watched an estimated 4-5 hours of videos of him, documentaries made about him, and his most recent interviews with Piers Morgan. It’s the kind of entertainment that is rated R for violence, sex, … Read more
The responsibility of knowing that our decisions have the potential to impact the lives of everyone on our team can be a daunting weight to carry even in the best of times. But when we have drastic disruptions to our businesses, that burden of responsibility can become crushing. As our teams look to us for … Read more
There are a number of attributes that leaders need today to stay at the top of their game. So what should leaders focus on in the limited amount of time that they have for self-development? I’ve narrowed down the list to the 5 attributes I believe leaders need in order to be the most effective … Read more
[vc_column_text] As leaders, we KNOW the value and importance of feedback, unfortunately, there is still a lot we get wrong when it comes to getting feedback ourselves. [/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/s6l3GMdsi3w” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22text-align%22%3A%22center%22%7D%7D”][/vc_video][vc_column_text]Here are the three things I see most frequently preventing leaders from gaining the self-awareness that could truly help them grow. Feedback is scary. Sure it … Read more
[vc_column_text] Maybe it’s time to reconsider leadership. Women represent just 5% of Fortune 500 CEOs and are only 6%of all Venture capital board representatives. It seems obvious that when it comes to leadership, maybe women just don’t have what it takes. I have the privilege of being a speaker and trainer to leaders and CEOs … Read more
[vc_column_text]Have you ever been to a leadership conference that’s specifically a men’s leadership conference? Okay, there are likely a few, but most frequently we just call men’s leadership — ummm, leadership. But excellent leadership shouldn’t be defined by any gender. We need the spectrum from masculine to feminine qualities in order to not miss important … Read more
[vc_column_text]Throughout history, men have had to stand out and compete if they wanted to achieve status and obtain a mate. Look no further than nature’s showy tales of peacocks, or impressive antler racks on deer to demonstrate just how much men had to invest in competition in order to win. But what if there was … Read more
[vc_column_text]What do Michelle Obama, Amy Schumer, and Sheryl Sandberg have in common? I mean other than being super successful boss women…the answer might surprise you! I became kind of obsessed with comparing my journey with other successful women, and the similarities were striking. My guess is if you’re reading this, you probably share the same … Read more
[vc_column_text]A global pandemic. Economic crisis. Racial tensions. Challenges with working from home. Questions about what is safe and right, for you, for your parents, for your kids. If your world feels like a tinder box soaked in gasoline sitting next to a sparking fire…you’re not alone. Amid the deafening echoes of fear and anxiety the … Read more