Have you ever taken Karate? I took two classes, not enough to retain any physical benefit, but I learned one thing I still keep with me 30 years later: when we take advantage of natural forces to create change, change happens more smoothly and comfortably. Research out of Harvard may just hold the...
Overwhelmed? Try setting intentions. Set ONE THING as your intention to achieve by the end of the day and be satisfied when you achieve it. Do this every day. Overwhelm results from a lack of distinction. When you’re flying over the forest the gullies, fallen trees and open spaces are clear. It’s...
The holidays are upon us and this means - increased stress! We all "know" that when things get busy we need to be gentle with ourselves and that one of our best strategies is to say "No" more often, and preserve more of energy for the highest priorities. We know it but we often don't do it. I want...
Life is an art and a science. Expect it to be messy. Own the mess and the process and life becomes beautiful and amazingly powerful. When they told you to color in between the lines, “they” did you a great disservice. “They” were wrong - Messy is good Creating something valuable is a messy...
How did we get here? Who’s silly idea was it to “have it all?” in the first place? My mother’s generation didn’t “have it all” – or even half. Married women in my mother’s and grandmother’s generation were locked in the domestic ivory tower as queens of their homefronts, but powerless in society...
I recently saw Iron Man III with my family and it was a good time. Bad guys. Good guys. Destruction. Even a humble pie big enough to go around. As I enjoyed the pyrotechnics and good-guy triumph, however, I was reminded of how completely our comic books reinforce the most unhelpful of bad boy...
Mentoring Women Key Takeaways: Mentorship Must Evolve: Traditional mentoring advice often perpetuates outdated gender tropes that hinder women's leadership potential. Mentors need to update their guidance to reflect current workplace realities. Unconscious Bias is Pervasive: Mentors can...
One of the joys of my career has always been helping individuals and groups develop compelling, meaningful and guiding visions – the kind of visions that pull them excitedly into their future success. Most of the corporate visioning work I’ve done with executive teams has not included many women....
In our InPower Women Mastermind community the subjects of discrimination, bias, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) come up pretty often in conversation. These discussions are stimulated by personal experience and requests for advice as well as a shared commitment the women in our group have for...
We're so excited to be sharing this rich post full of great ideas this month. We've participated in the leadership development carnival for years and always find it full of good stuff to read and share. Communication The Power of Storytelling From Confucius to Mohammed, from Martin Luther King to...
Gaining Power In Your Career: A Guide to Getting Promoted at Every Level
October 2024 Leadership Development Carnival
Breaking the Mold: Thriving as Women in the Workplace Built for Men
Unlocking Potential: How the Right Coach for Executives Can Transform Your Leadership Skil…
The Psychology of Goal-Setting Success
