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.
Is The Era Of Servant Leadership Over?
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How To Increase Your Energy: Stop Wearing Burnout As A Badge Of Honor
Key Takeaways: Burnout is not a badge of honor. It's a warning sign that you're pushing yourself beyond healthy limits. Engaging in "Burnout Roller Derby," where exhaustion is worn like a trophy, only leads to inefficiency and deeper fatigue Recognize your magnificence. Acknowledge your worth...
High-Achieving Women Think Differently
Key Takeaways: High-Achieving Women Reject Perfectionism: They focus on doing their best rather than striving for unattainable perfection, which helps reduce stress and increase productivity. They Recognize Their Limits: Understanding that they can't do it all alone, they seek support and delegate...
Five Myths About Women and Success and What You Can Do to Squelch Them
Key Takeaways: Women and Success Aren’t Defined by Hard Work Alone: The myth that women must work harder than men to prove themselves often leads to burnout. Mistakes Are Part of Growth: Believing that women can't make mistakes while proving their value stifles innovation and personal development....
The #1 Rule for Effective Leadership (at Home and at Work)
Key Takeaways: Effective leadership begins with self-regulation: Catch yourself in the act before your inner jerk takes the wheel. Effective leadership isn’t about always being right—it’s about leading with emotional intelligence, humility, and grace under pressure. Avoid the Jerk Trap: When...
Stop Praising the Differences in Men and Women
Key Takeaways: Recognize the Evolution of Gender Traits: Many traits attributed to gender differences are socially learned rather than biologically inherent. As societal roles evolve, behaviors once considered gender-specific are increasingly adopted across genders. Challenge Outdated...
Cultivate a Feminine Presence
Key Takeaways: Redefine Leadership Through Feminine Presence: Embrace a holistic, collaborative, and inclusive approach to leadership. By connecting to our experiences as wives, daughters, and mothers, we can lead with empathy and understanding, offering a different lens on leadership. Challenge...
Define ‘Authentic’ At Work
We love it when smart thinkers challenge buzzwords, which is why we love Laurie’s post this week as she endeavors to define Authentic behavior in the workplace and explore the deeper meanings of this important idea. After reading the post, take a moment and think about what is most authentic about...
The Reoccurring Theme of Entitlement
Recently, I've attended two different events about women in the media. The first was Her Girl Friday's "Throw Like a Girl: Pitching the Hell Out of Your Stories." The other was the New America Foundation's panel, "Navigating the Pink Ghetto." Both looked closely at the gender disparity in the...
No One Likes Me” – Really?
We all know how to deal with rejection - by rejecting it! Marcia does a fabulous job of helping us understand not only why a "no one likes me" attitude can be part of our problem, and she gives practical advice for how we can stop playing this head game with ourselves! - InPower Editors When...
