My most recent travels took me to Hallmark’s hometown of Kansas City, Missouri, where I lived for seventeen years, bought my first home, made forever friends, gave birth to three children, and built a rewarding career that shaped me as a leader and taught me how to dream. I flew in from Dallas to attend … Read More
Not long ago, I wrote an article titled “5 Things Women Leaders Should Stop Doing. Today.” on LinkedIn that was viewed by over 13,000 readers. Judging by the feedback, their favorite bit of advice was “Stop making yourself small so others can feel big.” Response to the article confirmed what I intuitively know. Many women leaders share … Read More
I can’t recall when I first realized I “worried” more than the average person. While the consciousness came later, the signs were present early. My aunts tell stories of a very young Tara turning away from people who tried to say hello. “You were so serious!” they recall. My godparents remember finding me in my … Read More
Gender equality is more than a notion. It’s one thing for corporate America to change its mind about the role of women in high-level leadership positions. That takes commitment, culture change, and accountability. It’s another thing entirely to actively and intentionally prepare women to lead in a way that leverages their unique abilities. I recently … Read More
1. Raise your own leadership high bar. You don’t have to compete with other women leaders. Collaborate with them, learn from them, offer your talents and experience. Build together, and see how much more distance you can cover. 2. You were born with a purpose. There is a calling … Read More
