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How Strong Leaders Cope With ‘Cocky’ Young Employees

How Strong Leaders Cope With ‘Cocky’ Young Employees

It’s a tricky spot to be in as a leader — you have a young employee who is technically strong, showing tremendous skill and promise and, because of that, you’re

How Female Leaders Accidentally Hold Themselves Back

How Female Leaders Accidentally Hold Themselves Back

One of the aspects I love most about my work is witnessing executives rise into their full potential. Though the bulk of my clients are male executives, I’m also fortunate to

Great Leaders DON’T Chase ‘Success’

Great Leaders DON’T Chase ‘Success’

Achieving success — it’s the goal of all goals, yes? The Great White Whale of every impressive career. It’s the thing we all chase, strive for, and build our day-to-day

5 Ways Strong Leaders Show Caring WITHOUT Looking Weak

5 Ways Strong Leaders Show Caring WITHOUT Looking Weak

“Play nicely with others.” We’ve all heard this charming, positive phrase. As children in the classroom, and now, as leaders in the workplace. Every week, it seems there is some new

The #1 Thing ALL Leaders Need … But Forget To Give Others

The #1 Thing ALL Leaders Need … But Forget To Give Others

Being a leader is intense. And, as a leader, you probably feel immense pressure every single day. A survey from the Center for Creative Leadership states that 88 percent of

4 Ways ‘Freaking Out’ HELPS You Lead Better During A Crisis

4 Ways ‘Freaking Out’ HELPS You Lead Better During A Crisis

Oh no! It’s here — a dreaded crisis situation. Your team missed the mark on key project deliverables and now the client is mad, deadlines are compromised and your CEO

2 “Cruel” Things Every Great Leader MUST Do

2 “Cruel” Things Every Great Leader MUST Do

Being a great leader takes courage and compassion, but that doesn’t always mean “being nice.” Yes, treating others with respect is essential in our more evolved, more inclusive, more enlightened