Forget the stories of born leaders. If you’ve got your eye on the corner office, executive coach Shoma Chatterjee knows which specific behaviors it takes to become CEO. Her executive advisory firm, ghSMART, conducted a … [Read more...]
Leadership
3 ways to coach your team to new heights (from someone who spent her career studying teams)
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...]
The end-of-summer blues: Keep them from striking your team
The good times had to end eventually! The summer is coming to close. And while kids may be seriously bummed out about heading back to school, your own staffers may well have a case of “end-of-summer blues” all their own. … [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...]
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...]
A Brief History: The Four Waves of Feminism
While the roots of feminism are buried in ancient Greece, most recognize the movement by the three waves of feminism. However, empowered by the constant connectivity of the internet and the strength of the #MeToo movement, … [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...]
Will this be what it finally takes to get more women in senior-level positions?
Tough to put a woman in a senior role at a company when there aren’t even any in the running! … [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...]
Take Note! Inside the Most Productive Meetings …
Do you find yourself enduring unproductive meetings week after week? You’re certainly not alone: The average leader spends 31 hours a month at meetings (software firm Atlassian study) Half of their meetings are their … [Read more...]
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