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Risk-Taking in Leadership: Gender Stereotypes and the Real Cost of Being “Bold”
It’s no secret that women are often screened out of executive jobs on the assumption that they are poor risk takers. If only that were true. Then we could blame risk-taking in leadership on gender differences for holding women back. The solution would be simple. We...
AI vs. Human Intuition: Becoming the Stewards of Meaning
My feeds are full of some version of the question, "What will humans do when AI does all our thinking for us?” Considering the perspectives I hear in this debate, I think the answer is that humans will learn to develop and rely on their intuition much more than we do...
Executive Job Search Strategies 2026: A Guide for Senior Leaders
AI Job Search: More Human Than Ever In case you blinked, the new landscape of executive job search strategies in 2026 has shifted thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). Despite the confusion, one thing is clear: you are now competing in an AI-heavy job market. For...
Is AI Coaching A Good Investment Of Your Time? Use Cases For Business Leaders
Key Takeaways from an Executive Coach Key Takeaways An Artificial Intelligence (AI) Coaching Platform is your ultimate prep tool, not your replacement coach. I've found that when you use a coach-trained AI as a "thinking partner" to build confidence, brainstorm...
Women in Leadership: A Guide for Women, Their Mentors and Allies
👉👉👉 Download the full PDF with graphics, over 100 links to research, and resources 👈👈👈 While women have been critical to the workforce since the beginning of time, in recent years, women in leadership have become a holy grail for organizations that want to be...
Why Your Strategy is Doomed (And How to Save It)
Key Takeaways/TLDR Respect the Mess Between Theory and Reality: Strategy is an intellectual exercise, but implementation is a human one. Most plans fail because leaders treat them like rigid blueprints rather than adaptable guides. To save your strategy, you must be...
Popular Posts
Executive Mindset: Advice for Women Leaders to Navigate the Glass Ceiling
Key Takeaways: Executive Mindset as a Leadership Foundation: Developing an executive mindset is crucial for women aiming to break the glass ceiling. It involves thinking strategically, managing both the business and its people, and demonstrating judgment and influence...
Which Double Standard for Women Applies To You? All of Them?
Double standard for women in leadership is an age-old problem, but it turns out that it's not just a problem for leaders; it's a problem for all women in the workplace. Key Takeaways: Numerous Double Standards: The article highlights the plethora of double standards...
Are Women Better Leaders Than Men? Exploring the Leadership Gender Gap
Are women better leaders than men? The answer is a paradox: research says that women display more positive leadership characteristics than men but that most people believe that good leaders act more like men. Exploring these contradictions paints a fascinating picture...
Leadership
Risk-Taking in Leadership: Gender Stereotypes and the Real Cost of Being “Bold”
It’s no secret that women are often screened out of executive jobs on the assumption that they are poor risk takers. If only that were true. Then we could blame risk-taking in leadership on gender differences for holding women back. The solution would be simple. We...
AI vs. Human Intuition: Becoming the Stewards of Meaning
My feeds are full of some version of the question, "What will humans do when AI does all our thinking for us?” Considering the perspectives I hear in this debate, I think the answer is that humans will learn to develop and rely on their intuition much more than we do...
Why Your Strategy is Doomed (And How to Save It)
Key Takeaways/TLDR Respect the Mess Between Theory and Reality: Strategy is an intellectual exercise, but implementation is a human one. Most plans fail because leaders treat them like rigid blueprints rather than adaptable guides. To save your strategy, you must be...
Women in Leadership
Women in Leadership: A Guide for Women, Their Mentors and Allies
👉👉👉 Download the full PDF with graphics, over 100 links to research, and resources 👈👈👈 While women have been critical to the workforce since the beginning of time, in recent years, women in leadership have become a holy grail for organizations that want to be...
Finish the Story: A New Approach to Overcome Impostor Syndrome
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk8xmNxr4_M&t=1s In the podcast above, I help us disentangle ourselves from the voice of the imposter we all carry within us. You can overcome the Imposter Syndrome. It doesn’t have to hinder you; it can actually become our best...
Confessions of a Reluctant Feminist: My Role In Perpetuating Workplace Discrimination
Key Takeaways: Workplace discrimination is a mirror, not a point of blame—when we acknowledge our own contributions to the everyday dynamics, we open a curious, compassionate pathway to change. It takes bravery to notice the moments when we default to the systemic...
Mentoring
Why You Should Cultivate a Leadership Mentoring Style
Key Takeaways: Leadership mentoring transforms both mentor and mentee: The author emphasizes that guiding others invites deeper self-awareness, refined communication, and renewed commitment to one’s own leadership journey. Mentoring builds bridges across experience...
A Mentor Is Not Enough
Key Takeaways: A mentor is valuable, but it isn't enough—especially for women aiming for leadership roles. Studies show that while mentors provide guidance, sponsors—those who actively advocate for you—are crucial for career advancement. Without sponsorship, women...
Coaching vs Mentoring: Do you need both?
Key Takeaways Coaching vs. Mentoring: Key Differences: Coaches focus on personalized growth, offering tools and strategies for skill and leadership development, while mentors share their experience, providing industry-specific insights and helping expand professional...
Career Advice
3 Skills To Vault You Into Leadership (And Help You Stay There)
Meg* and I were lunch-brainstorming how to help one of her direct reports who is struggling to “fit” into her recent Director-level promotion. Meg noted that this woman – we’ll call her Kathy* – found it hard to see the forest for the trees. Meg thought Kathy had tons...
AI in Leadership Development: Focus on Leading, Not Speeding
Is it just me, or does AI (Artificial Intelligence) seem to be everywhere and nowhere all at the same time? On the one hand, CEOs can't stop talking about AI, and billions of dollars in AI investment are pouring into the economy, arguably, boosting it in ways that...
Managers: Are You Ready to Hire Bots onto Your Teams?
Key Takeaways: The robots are coming Whether they’re steel, software, or smart algorithms, robots are already reshaping white‑collar roles—and middle managers must begin preparing now for a future where machines handle analysis, prediction, and many decision‑making...
Interviews
Change Management Secrets: Leading (and Surviving) Large Scale Change
Large scale change, a new software system, a culture change initiative or a new business investment can create havoc for those unprepared and major opportunity for those who seize it. In this discussion with Brand Transitions expert, Donita Prakash she shares some of...
How to be an Ally to Women of Color, and All Women
I so appreciate this conversation with Saundra Gilliard and the powerful women who participated in my interview with her. We discussed the complexities of setting up true and impactful alliances across racial lines between women. It turns out that the answer to the...
Getting a Promotion is SO Yesterday
Podcast/Audio Getting a promotion has never been so hard. The economy is in constant flux and burnout is running high, especially among women. One question many are asking these days is, "Do I even want a promotion? And if I'm unsure, why should I stay here?" These...
Diversity & Inclusion
Risk-Taking in Leadership: Gender Stereotypes and the Real Cost of Being “Bold”
It’s no secret that women are often screened out of executive jobs on the assumption that they are poor risk takers. If only that were true. Then we could blame risk-taking in leadership on gender differences for holding women back. The solution would be simple. We...
Is The Era Of Servant Leadership Over?
I believe I have found the chink in the armor of servant-based leadership, which is that when only some people are served, everyone does not feel protected. Instead, they feel vulnerable.
Confessions of a Reluctant Feminist: My Role In Perpetuating Workplace Discrimination
Key Takeaways: Workplace discrimination is a mirror, not a point of blame—when we acknowledge our own contributions to the everyday dynamics, we open a curious, compassionate pathway to change. It takes bravery to notice the moments when we default to the systemic...
