Can you count on your team? If you’ve got any hesitation, you might want to listen to a woman who’s spent her career studying teams. “One of the clearest signs of an experienced leader is the attention she pays to her … [Read more...]
About Lynn Varacalli Cavanaugh
Inside the C-Suite: Meet Jessica Parisi, CEO, BTS USA
Jessica Parisi has always craved what she calls “deliberate discomfort.” It’s her guiding rule that she’s had since she began her career: “If I stop learning at the pace I want to learn or stop having fun, then I’ll do … [Read more...]
Do You Look Like A Leader? 7 skills that convey executive presence
“She has a great track record, but she doesn’t look like a leader.” Being perceived as a leader is the essence of executive presence. It’s the ability to walk into a room to deliver a message, with everyone hanging on … [Read more...]
When Someone Says, ‘I’ve Been Sexually Harassed’: What to Do Next
Think about this … Someone on your team comes to you with a sexual harassment complaint. Do you know how to handle it? Most women leaders get it. Many have either been sexual harassed themselves or know women who have … [Read more...]
Ignoring Them Doesn’t Work … Embrace Your Leadership Weaknesses (and turn them into strengths)
As a leader, are there any areas of improvement you might need to focus on? Even the greatest leaders balance weaknesses and strengths. That’s why being self-aware is key. So, here’s an opportunity for you to figure out … [Read more...]
The Silent Language of Leaders: Are you sending the right signals?
As a leader, you’re always on display. That’s why it’s important to know what non-verbal signals you’re sending. Your body language – posture, arm gestures, facial expressions, etc. – speaks volumes to your employees and … [Read more...]
Why It Pays to Praise: 40 Ways to Say ‘Good Job’
You probably realize how powerful your words can be when you’re praising someone for a job well done. By recognizing that person at just the right time with just the right words, you can impact that person – and your company … [Read more...]
Ignoring Them Won’t Work … Embrace your office ‘misfits’ (and make them work for you)
You can turn disruptive employees into assets. When bad behavior’s ignored, it doesn’t go away. A problem with a challenging employee can take its toll on you – and drag down your team. These people “rob you and the … [Read more...]
Finding the Right Level of Empathy: Do You Have Too Little (or Too Much)?
Not all empathy is created equal, say researchers. You need to have empathy as a leader, of course, but it’s all about having the right amount – not too much, not too little. The danger lies in being so empathetic that you … [Read more...]
Your staffers are 32% less likely to quit if …
Want to retain your best and brightest? There’s one specific thing that makes employees stay put: Being shown respect. That’s according to employee happiness research firm TINYpulse. A third (32%) of employees are less … [Read more...]
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