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January 24, 2024
Leading others has its challenges, and for the most senior leaders of organizations, there are some challenges that weigh heavily. What gets elevated to senior […]
January 10, 2024
A new year brings opportunities for reflecting on our hopes and intentions for the year ahead, both personally and professionally. In organizational life, we set […]
November 27, 2023
Almost fifteen years ago, I participated in a 90-day self-development challenge, with about 20 other women, which invited us to take on behaviors and actions that […]
November 8, 2023
We know that influence is not limited to those with tenure, title, or hierarchy. Every member of an organization has the capacity to influence those […]
November 1, 2023
A leader’s ability to influence others, the quality and trajectory of work, performance, and results is integral to organizational success, and an indicator of the […]
October 30, 2023
I have a secret love of zombie cinema, and while that isn’t usually relevant at work beyond “what have you been watching lately?” watercooler chit chat, […]
October 27, 2023
“When I dare to be powerful — to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I […]
October 18, 2023
A challenging part of work (and life) is addressing the disappointments and challenges that come up in our relationships with others. It could be performance or […]
October 4, 2023
Belonging is the B in DEIJB, one of the initials less understood or talked about, though not any less important. In fact, some consider belonging […]
September 6, 2023
Performance reviews and feedback can be some of the most valuable tools in growth and career development, though they can also be some of the […]
August 24, 2023
There are times we all feel stuck, held back, or inhibited and often we aren’t clear or confident about what we can do to change […]
August 10, 2023
When I first became a manager of people many years ago, I was faced with the challenge of leading people that were once my peers. And […]
August 10, 2023
I’m so confused by organizational confusion. I’ve been hearing from individuals and teams lately about how they’re ‘confused’ about organizational goals or strategy. It has me […]
August 10, 2023
I recently coached a client that implemented CRM systems as part of a technology consulting group. The group and the coachee had a great reputation, however, the […]
July 13, 2023
Our ability to influence people and the course of events starts with the level of credibility we have. It is a foundational leadership skill, one […]
June 28, 2023
Practicing Inclusive Leadership – leadership that inspires inclusivity and causes an experience of belonging – is not just soft and emotional work. It is a […]
June 7, 2023
Emma Rose is joined by guest Lisa Horwitz, who plays a critical role in the digital transformation of a large national healthcare company. Over the […]
May 24, 2023
Growth and development are key parts of our lives at work, and for leaders, this is both a personal undertaking and something to sponsor in others. […]
May 15, 2023
The Human Touch: Why AI Will Never Replace Our Emotional Intelligence Recently, I was with 3 colleagues in the Midwest for a 3-day, in-person meeting we […]
April 27, 2023
In 1994, Britain’s Channel 4 aired what would be the first of 20 seasons of a show called Time Team. The premise is simple: a team […]
April 26, 2023
For the second in our series on Power, we do a deeper dive into what we mean when we talk about power. Michelle and Robin share […]
April 13, 2023
It’s not absurd to say that we are bound to laziness. From inventing the wheel and discovering the fire, to instant messaging, humans have been consistently […]
April 13, 2023
Most leaders can reflect on their past and quickly find times that they wish they could have a “do over”. When we are reactive and not […]
April 12, 2023
Essentiality is a powerful skill that helps you be clear, with yourself and with others, about what is most important. When you practice getting down to […]
April 3, 2023
Our current working definition of Power is “the capacity or ability to direct or influence others or the course of events.” Power impacts the way organizations […]