Mostly, your subconscious is an obliging, industrious little helper that has your best interests at heart. It really wants to be of assistance, busily helping with all of those pesky, mundane things that you cannot live without, such as breathing. However, sometimes it gets carried away, maybe even makes decisions on your behalf that are … Read more
If you are a woman in business, you would be well served to reclaim your power from the relentless voice in your head. In fact, this action alone may be the single biggest contributor to the future success of your career. Much like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, you will find that though the … Read more
A virus is sweeping the free world seemingly without an obvious antidote. Similar to driving by an accident scene, it is both, terrifying and fascinating to watch. Though I am not an American, and therefore, will not be voting in their election this year, like most global citizens I am raptly following the 24/7 media … Read more
Fear is a basic animal instinct experienced by all. It is how we deal with it that decides our success. The antidote to fear, and how courage is developed, is moving forward regardless. Unfortunately, from earliest childhood girls are cautioned about taking risks while boys are encouraged to court danger and seek new experiences. It … Read more
There are magnetic people in every company. Others are attracted to them, want to work with them and naturally follow them. These leaders know it’s not enough to have skills and be competent; it is equally important (and maybe more so) to be likeable and form relationships. When these characteristics are delivered together, both are … Read more
Why paint yourself with the either/or, black-or-white binary system of gender when instead you could be a vibrant mosaic of masculine and feminine attributes? By letting go of stereotypes and celebrating individuals with a mix of gender characteristics, you’ll create more opportunities for yourself and others. Imagine if boys could be soft and caring without … Read more
For both genders to be seen equally as leaders we need to close the apology gap. Men should say “sorry” more, and women should say it less. This inconsistency comes from the difference in power each holds in society. While it is true that we have made progress in gender equality, when it comes to leadership, … Read more
To expand your opportunities, think outside the gender box by considering yourself more broadly as a human being. The entertainment world is leading this charge by casting men and women in an increasing variety of roles, and we’ll all benefit from supporting and reinforcing its initiatives. I first paid attention to this in September, at … Read more
The best women leaders have very high expectations for themselves and constantly raise the bar by seeking constructive criticism. Then, when told where they made mistakes, rather than berating themselves, they treat the feedback as an opportunity for growth and improvement. That constructive narrative enables them to separate criticism from feelings of self-worth. Constructive … Read more
Recently, I had a discussion about the advancement of women with the senior partner of a major law firm. Frustrated with the leaky pipeline of women in his organization, he described hiring equal numbers of men and women but finding the turnover rate for female associates to be three to four times that of the … Read more
