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Is Thought Leadership the Same as Change Leadership?
There are so many ways to “lead” that sometimes we get confused trying to distinguish them all. At the end of the day, it may not matter as long as leadership happens. But what are you really good at? What kind of leadership can you become more intentional about? What...
3 Ways Emotional Intelligence Can Cure the Toxic Boss
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the cure for the Toxic Boss. But of course, it’s not quite that easy. S/he’s a boss, after all! Sadly, this cure does not come in the form of pill, either. Toxic bosses are a disease in the workplace and corporate culture more broadly....
Leadership Perspective: Are Traditional Measures of Workforce Diversity Outdated?
Despite being the #1 recruiting trend for 2018 for businesses, and despite decades of trying to improve workforce diversity demographics in the workplace, the commercial sector has made little progress. I believe this supports the theory that homogeneous workplaces...
6 Dynamics of Transformation – for Your Business and Your Life
Good leaders need to be reasonable managers, able to make sure the important stuff gets done from day to day, but a true leader’s potential is discovered and exercised during times of business transformation. It is in those times that the leaders truly change the world.
5 or 6 Coping Strategies for When You Don’t Feel Heard
It happens to all of us. We speak up and - crickets. A guy with our idea? Yay! Lots of kudos and discussion. Don't get angry, get smart when this happens to you. Learn coping strategies to lead through the injustice. - InPower Editors Ever have a really interesting...
3 Steps To Escape The Double Bind Of The Female Boss
Women make great leaders, but do they always make a great bosses? Yes, that’s a trick question. No one is a good boss because of their gender any more than because of their race, religion or geography of origin. But if you had a peek into my inbox over the last month,...
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Leadership
5 Reasons Why People Leave Bad Bosses, Not Companies
Want to be a good boss? It's not always as simple as producing good work, or even making your employees like you. Check out Paula's wisdom about how to be a great boss (and spot a bad one before you get stuck with them!) - InPower Editors I was fortunate to grow up...
Leadership Is Helping Our People (And Asking For Their Help)
I have written about the “stay” interview and, really, the importance of having meaningful conversations with the people with whom we work—our colleagues and team members. I have received more appreciative feedback about this theme than I remember from past leadership...
To Reach Your Highest Potential, Start From Your Strengths
Do you lead from your strengths or weaknesses? We all need to get better, but we're more successful in doing so if we start from what we're best at. What are you best at? - InPower Editors Recently, I reread a wonderful book called Unique Ability: Creating The Life...
Women in Leadership
Owning My Place on the Ladder of Privilege, Social Justice and Inequity
One coach’s approach to becoming a better human being I am profoundly uncomfortable. I recently wrote an article for Smartbrief about how to lead in response to the protests roiling our cities. While I stand by what I said, here is what I did not say in that article:...
How to Think About the New Normal and Going Back to Work
July 2021 update: Rereading this with the Delta variant running around and vaccination rates slow around the world, I'm amazed at our optimism almost a year ago. That said, the advice is still solid. - Dana I had a terrific client call today about “the new normal” and...
Dear Dana Career Advice: What do they mean when they say you need a confidence leadership style?
Dear Dana, What do they mean when they say I should be more "confident"? I recently had a boss tell me that if I want to get ahead I need to express “confidence leadership style.” I think I am confident but I keep getting this advice in order to further my career. My...
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Career Advice
‘No’ Is a Complete Sentence. (Anne Lamott)
Say "no" to make your "yes's" mean more. It's that simple. - Dana Theus. What happens when you imagine saying ‘no’ to someone? Does your chest tighten or your stomach knot up? Do emotions arise? Anxiety, perhaps, or even panic? How do you react mentally? Maybe you get...
6 Tips for Staying Positive When You’re in a Career Transition
Looking for a job when you don't have one is one of the hardest things we do as responsible adults. Career transition is hard work and the biggest challenge is staying positive. Kathryn gives us some great strategies for keeping our chin up and focused until we find...
Toxic Alert! Do You Know What Negative Thoughts Are Doing To You?
For the most part, an active imagination is as asset and helps us envision success, solutions to problems and fun things to keep us motivated. But of course it can also undercut us and disempower us if we're not careful. Marcia offers some welcome insight into how we...
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Diversity & Inclusion
Authenticity is Your Ticket To the Top
I'm proud to share that I just had a major Op Ed piece posted to The Glass Hammer - a preeminent professional woman's blog. Here's a short summary and I encourage you to read the full article on The Glass Hammer for the executive coaching advice at the end. ~Dana...
Research Summary: Girls Count
Title: TBD Study: Girls Count: A Global Investment and Action Agenda (Ruth Levine, Center for Global Development, Cynthaia B. Lloyd, Population Council, Margaret Greene, International Center for Research on Women, Caren Grown, American University, 2009) Finding: TBD...
Research Summary: Board Diversification Strategy
Title: TBD Study: Board Diversification Strategy: Realizing Competitive Advantage and Shareowner Value (Virtcom Consulting) Finding: TBD Note about The Woman Effect Research Index: This study was performed by researchers not affiliated with InPower Women. Our Research...
