I’ve been thinking about quiet leadership. The kind that doesn’t show up with a megaphone…  …but still makes space for others. The kind that doesn’t chase credit…  …but is often the reason things hold together. I’ve come to recognize this in quietly ambitious leaders -  The ones who may be easy to overlook (because they’re not shouting to be seen), And even easier to undervalue (because they’re heads-down, making things happen). So before the long weekend, just a small nudge:

As senior leaders, we know that uncertainty is part of the job—but leading through  it can feel like a whole different game. After years of navigating both predictable and surprising shifts, I’ve found that a focus on five core leadership principles, the “5 C’s,” can serve as a guiding framework. When you focus on these, you can move forward with intention, bring your team with you, and help create resilience across your organization. The first two C’s—Calm and Commitment—for

Is it too early (or too late) to have a word of the year? Leaders I work with often anchor in one or two words or phrases that are grounding and inspiring, something that springboards them into purposeful action. Mine has been coming on strong lately and it's taking shape as Creativity. Creativity in my work. Creativity in supporting leaders be authentic and impactful. Creativity in shaping the future of work culture. What's yours?

How do introverts buy time in a professional world...? I'm an introvert, and many of my clients also see themselves as more introverted than others. One of the most common difficulties for introverted professions is how to act and react IN THE MOMENT. ⛔️ when someone says something that catches you off-guard ⛔️ when someone asks you a question you didn't prepare for ⛔️ when a discussion suddenly changes direction away from your intention ⛔️ when someone talks over you ⛔️ when

What's your go-to strategy for leading with intention and confidence? This iterative model for intential leadership helps break through the clutter so you can move ahead with confidence, especially when we are stuck, overwhelmed, over-thinking, or under-caring. ❓ 1 Assess Ask: What is important here? What is the challenge here? What’s to learn here? Get a good understanding of the landscape. This could be: What’s the landscape of my leadership right now? What’s the landscape

Photo by Ryan Moreno on Unsplash "You're not visionary enough." "You're not strategic enough." "You're not painting the big picture." Have you heard any of those comments? I recently worked with a client who wanted to "be more strategic" because they felt while they've always been great at executing, they're ready to take on a more "strategic" role to make greater impact at their work. What we found during our work together was pleasantly surprising: she was ALREADY doin

Photo by Content Pixie on Unsplash Most leaders I work with seem to be short on time. No time for "real work", no time for "thinking big picture", no time for even finishing their "must-do's". A solid strategy is to revisit goals and objectives, prioritize, and align their to-do's to what matters most. This shifts the focus from a maddening growing list of to-do's to a clear set of prioritized actions. This process is critical, and I'll share more in another post. Toda

I'm not a celebrity, and yet these days I find myself in front of the "camera" for most of my day. Hairbrush, lipstick, and scrunchies. Those items are at my fingertips nowadays so that I can be camera-ready for work meetings. (I'm not alone here, am I?) But appearances aside, leaders nowadays are often struggling to toe the line of maximizing "engagement" by requiring everyone to have their cameras on during zoom, or respecting individual preferences and allowing people to

Photo by Cathryn Lavery on Unsplash While remote and hybrid work has been impacting our lives so much lately, I've found that my work with clients often come back to the basics - something that is true regardless of whether you're interacting in person or virtually. Once the basics are clarified and grounded, then the methods of how this plays out in different work modes becomes important. But not before. I'm a long-time yoga practitioner, and the phrase "Root to Rise" alw

Part 5 of 5 Essentials to Building a Thriving Remote & Hybrid Team What do you think about when I say “communication”? Many think about talking, presenting, and 1-to-many broadcasting. And yes, sharing ideas and information clearly and effectively is immensely important. But a critical part of communication that’s often overlooked is the 2-way engagement, the *exchanging* of ideas, the *listening* in addition to the asking. In particular, for the remote workplace, safe a

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Have you read "Good to Great" by Jim Collins? It's a business classic that I've found myself re-reading lately. Every time I re-read this...

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Delighted to speak and participate at Women In Cloud Digital Summit 2021 last week with the theme of Collective Power! What an inspiring...