Even the most confident women leaders sometimes get tripped up delivering difficult messages. It’s understandable. Women in leadership have to be tough, but they don’t want to come across as insensitive. And leaders who … [Read more...]
9 Phrases That Scream You Aren’t Confident (Even Though You Are)
You wouldn’t be where you are if you weren’t confident. Yet many women in leadership say things that undermine their true confidence – and potentially hurt their credibility. Consider these phrases: I hate to bother … [Read more...]
Your Employees May Love You, But They Hate It When You Do This …
Even the best women in leadership can drive their employees crazy sometimes. Do you know what you do that has them complaining at the water cooler or getting off track? Probably not. Because their gripes are your blind … [Read more...]
6 Things the Most Successful Women Leaders Do Differently
Most women leaders rise to the top because they’re superior in their field. … [Read more...]
10 words smart women leaders use often
Some words are more powerful than others – and these 10 are powerhouses. They can bring out the best in your people, spark creativity and build stronger relationships. Smart women leaders use these words often when they … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Take the Lead and Communicate Through a Crisis
When bad things happen, how you communicate can make the difference between a solid recovery and a sinking failure. Most women in leadership will have to get employees through a crisis at some point – from layoffs and … [Read more...]
The Coaching Quandary: How to Get Through to Difficult Employees
You haven’t risen to the level you have without coming across difficult people. And now you’re the boss to many of them and have to manage their difficult behaviors – more than you’d like. “You’ve probably tried to help … [Read more...]
Never Doubt Yourself Again: 7 Steps to Spot-on Decision-Making
The faster you make decisions, the faster things get done. But women in leadership sometimes feel overwhelmed by all the decisions they have to make -- and end up paralyzed by the fear that they’ll make the wrong … [Read more...]
How To Disagree With Anyone – And Maintain A Good Relationship
A trusted colleague has a really good idea – at least he thinks so – and you hate it. Awkward, isn’t it? On one hand, you owe it to your company to point out the problems. On the other hand, you don’t want to hurt a … [Read more...]
8 of the Most Powerful Words a Leader Can Use
As a woman in leadership, you want to be effective at getting your point across. So choose your words carefully. Some are far more powerful than others. … [Read more...]