A Healthy Environment Doesn’t Just Happen
As an executive, you don’t get to create your own environment BUT you get to create the environment for those who are report up to you. So essentially, you “live” in one environment, and you craft an environment… Read More
On Politics…..
Executives must differentiate themselves. They are put into a role for a reason. They’ve been asked to do something. They have to do big things They have to execute strategy They have to move the needle forward They… Read More
Taking the “Ick” Out of Office Politics
A lot of people, particularly women, complain about office politics. Many simply choose not to participate in “playing the game.” But the reality is, corporate politics do exist and they are a huge part of a successful career…. Read More
Book Recommendation: A Good Read, An Inspiring Story, and Solid Lessons on Leading Change
I recently finished the book To Stop A Warlord by Shannon Sedgwick–Davis. It is the story of her humanitarian work to stop the atrocities of Joseph Kony and the LRA in central Africa. I picked up the book… Read More
Be the Adult: The Not so Easy Basics of Maturity in the Workplace
Not too long ago, I found myself sitting next to a gentleman on a plane and we struck a casual conversation. Turns out that he was a C-Suite executive for a mid-sized 3rd generation family owned company. When… Read More
Developing Women: The Challenging Situation Companies Put Male Leaders In
Many companies are looking to leverage the value that women bring to corporations and boards. They recognize the strategic advantage of developing diverse talent and growing the number of women leaders. There is no shortage of excellent articles,… Read More
Tips for Male Execs Speaking to a Group of Women
I have attended more than my fair share of professional development events as a participant, organizer, and/or facilitator. At these development sessions, it is common to have an executive speak to the participants. Some exec are great speakers… Read More
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