An excerpt from Say Yes: A Woman’s Guide to Advancing Her Professional Purpose, Say Yes to a New Future: Develop Emotional Intelligence. When I first told my friend Teresa that I was writing a leadership book, she asked if I knew Jo Miller, CEO of Women’s Leadership Coaching and founding editor of Be Leaderly. I … Read More
We talk about the need for leaders to be visible…commanding…present…courageous. We think of strong leaders as those who, by moderating their tone or telling a memorable tale, can make a crowd roll with laughter or fall silent in reflection. A strong leader’s brand is associated with words like intelligence, inspiration, vision, and influence. It’s true … Read More
My sister and I recently returned from Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort in Paradise Valley, Arizona, where we went for a quick, last-minute getaway. I expected beauty, fun, and renewal. In what can only be described as divine intervention, I got so much more, thanks to three women whose stories woke me up inside. Their … Read More
People often ask what I believe would help employees of color thrive at work. Many companies have declared a commitment to diversity and inclusion – to creating a level playing field where all employees have the opportunity to excel and be their authentic selves. I usually share ideas for how to raise leadership’s collective consciousness … Read More
Yes, I’m on vacation. I like to write in the moment, while I’m feeling all the feelings of an experience, and the insights are ripe for the picking. Here in Martha’s Vineyard with my immediate and extended family, I’m reminded of why vacations even exist, and I find myself incredibly conscious of how seldom we … Read More
