I haven’t blogged in awhile, for several reasons. I was on extended vacation, but I was also leaving space for wisdom to emerge, because – let’s be honest – the last few weeks have been pretty daunting, even for optimistic leaders like me. I do believe in possibility thinking, but I don’t believe in pretending. … Read More
Last year, I wrote an article on LinkedIn called Leadership Lessons from Hillary Clinton (Whether You Like Her or Not) that was viewed by over 40,000 people, shared over 1,000 times, and garnered over 500 comments. Now, I’m no idiot. I recognize Hillary Rodham Clinton is a polarizing figure, but as someone whose work revolves around advancing women … 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
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
