Leadership

Assertive Empathy: The Key to Transformative Leadership

By |2024-11-26T10:08:35-05:00November 26th, 2024|Categories: Leadership, Psychology Today|

Envision a leadership realm where strength is harmonized with compassion and assertiveness coexists with kindness. This vision is not just an idealistic dream; it's a transformative reality achievable through the integrated approach of assertive empathy. This concept reshapes leadership dynamics and profoundly enhances team performance. Let's delve into the neuroscience underpinning assertive empathy and explore why mastering this duality is pivotal for [...]

Revealing Leadership Burnout: Boardroom Challenges

By |2024-02-08T15:48:32-05:00February 8th, 2024|Categories: Leadership|

At our National Association of Corporate Directors Summit, I was discreetly pulled aside by a fellow member seeking my advice. They shared an unexpected concern—the Board Chairman had recently decided to dial into board meetings rather than attend in person. This starkly contrasted with the rest of the members, who unanimously agreed on the importance of [...]

Inspirational Women: Transforming Pop Culture and Corporate Leadership

By |2023-10-26T12:50:21-04:00September 25th, 2023|Categories: Leadership, Uncategorized|

In reflecting on speaking at the Committee for Economic Development's Women in Corporate Leadership event and drawing inspiration from the enduring influence of Eleanor Roosevelt's voice, it becomes clear a profound societal transformation is underway. This transformation is characterized by emerging elements of positivity, community, inclusivity, and support in both the corporate world and pop culture. [...]

Your Key to Success: Cultivating Social Intelligence

By |2023-11-14T15:04:30-05:00February 3rd, 2023|Categories: Growth, Leadership, Psychology Today|

Do you know that person who can walk into any room and seamlessly converse with others, regardless of their background? That individual likely has a high social intelligence. Arguably more important than a high IQ, social intelligence largely determines the quality of our relationships and is essential to our success. As a driver of our capacity [...]

The Rise Of Women In Corporate Boardrooms

By |2023-05-15T16:19:32-04:00August 24th, 2022|Categories: Leadership|

My recent keynote topic at a Women Corporate Directors event was “The Brains of the Board -- How to Drive an Effective Board.” Much of my discussion centered around neurochemistry, in turn, sparking conversations about gender differences in the brain and then segued into the all-so-familiar topic of diversity in the boardroom. Gender diversity invokes sundry [...]

Women at the Top: “Life and Leadership Lessons from the Jungle”.

By |2022-07-14T12:39:09-04:00July 7th, 2022|Categories: Leadership, Podcast|

What does a boa constrictor have to do with emotional intelligence and leadership? Check out her recent podcast with REGINA BARR, MBA, MA where we answer that question and reveal the #1 success factor for leaders today.    

The Happy Leader: Are You a Person of Character?

By |2023-04-20T13:13:44-04:00January 31st, 2022|Categories: Leadership, Psychology Today|

KEY POINTS Virtuous leaders, distinguished as ethical and value-laden, often wield far more power than their counterparts. When people and true fulfillment are second to outcomes and profit, virtue is neglected. The key to effective leadership is focusing on being a person of character instead of the main character. An all-too-common pitfall many leaders experience as [...]

Transforming Higher Education Through Leadership Coaching 

By |2023-12-14T15:20:21-05:00September 14th, 2021|Categories: Innovation, Lead, Leadership, Recent Articles, Recent Post|

University presidents have faced unprecedented challenges throughout the pandemic. They have had to pivot on a dime and learn to live with uncertainty, all while maintaining a united front for their faculty, staff, students, and community. Let us not forget about the added visibility a university president has – every move is observed by the public – and in the age of [...]

Leader as Coach: Do You Have What It Takes?

By |2023-12-14T15:20:58-05:00June 21st, 2021|Categories: Advice, Leadership|

Since the dawn of business as we know it, the leader’s role has been to know more than their team. Historically, the command and control style of management has reigned supreme, calling for managers with a high level of specialization to impart their technical knowledge onto their direct reports and ensure that knowledge is absorbed and used correctly. However, this method falls [...]

Building Soft Skills Through Culture: An Edge For Your Leadership Style

By |2023-12-14T15:28:38-05:00January 29th, 2021|Categories: Innovation, Leadership|

“Our highly connected world demands that executive teams have a clear grasp of the implications of their actions, their words, and their perceptions.” – Bob Moritz, Chairman of PwC The battleground of skills remains unchanged since 2017, when nearly 1,400 CEO's across the globe took part in PWC's 20th CEO survey, focusing on their workforce. The [...]

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