Leadership isn’t a static skill. In times of transformation - or when stepping into a new leadership role - it can be challenging to know where to begin. This week, I sat down with Jean Olivieri, who has held senior executive roles from midsize to Fortune 500 companies, to chat with her about how to lead change successfully - no matter what starting point your company may find itself in.

Growing pains; they’re common in childhood, yet they also happen in companies. Growth is exciting, but it can be equally challenging, especially for leaders. 

Picture it: you’ve just given a presentation, and while you felt pretty good about it, your CEO left right after it was over. Now, instead of feeling proud of the work you’ve done, you feel your anxiety creeping in.

How we work is evolving, and so have the qualities that define successful leaders. This week, I’m sharing wisdom from Christina Ross, the trailblazing Founder and CEO of Cube.

Every leader has strengths and weaknesses. Some excel at strategic thinking, some are expert communicators, while others shine when motivating their teams. However, there is one strength that many great leaders share:

Your inner monologue has a major impact on the way you lead. You rely on it to make good decisions, yet limiting beliefs and negative self-talk can derail your impact. Make sure your inner voice has your best interests at heart with these strategies.

How are you and your team showing up at work? Are you business partners, or are you order-takers?

If the headlines around generative artificial intelligence (AI) are making you nervous, you’re not alone. The fear of being ”replaced” by machines is not entirely unwarranted or new. AI has been around for decades, but the rise of generative AI may feel very sudden. Leaders across industries are now challenged with new anxieties, both their team’s and their own. 

You may know your intentions, but if they don’t align with how others see you, you’ll run into roadblocks. This week, I’m sharing strategies to help you shatter misconceptions and showcase your true self.

Identifying these high performers is an important part of your role as a leader, but it’s not as easy as it may seem. Without a clear vision of what makes a top performer, you may be overlooking exceptional workers. Here are three things to consider. 

Over the past three years, the workplace has changed dramatically. With the prevalence of remote and hybrid work and market uncertainty, leaders are facing new challenges and expectations. High-potential individuals and even seasoned leaders need support, but what worked in the past for leadership development no longer works. 

Dealing with a “difficult” or “toxic” team member is one of the toughest challenges for leaders, and it’s also one of the most common. Because problematic attitudes and negative behaviors can spread like wildfire to the rest of your team, it’s important to take action.

In an age where more and more of us are in a hybrid or fully remote environment, offsite meetings can be an impactful way to bring your team together.

Collaboration can make or break your organization’s growth and progress. One of my clients - let’s call him Matt - is the President of a technology company who is becoming increasingly frustrated by his senior leadership team's (SLT) inability to work together. While he and his SLT meet on a weekly basis…

In the average business meeting, 75% of the talking is done by men. This would be shocking in 1990, but in 2023,

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Has there ever been a more misleading saying? Words have power, and while most of us are mindful of how we speak to others when it comes to self-talk, that awareness goes out the window.

I’ve been talking a lot with my clients about change lately. It seems to be happening everywhere. Across all industries, at all levels of leadership, organizations are in flux. With so much uncertainty over the last three years, it’s tempting to approach these changes with caution, to play it safe. It seems logical, right? Not necessarily.

Workplace disruption can be a motivation-killer. Here’s how to keep your team engaged and productive, no matter what’s on the horizon.

“These people aren’t living up to my expectations.”

I’ve heard this phrase many times over the years, usually said with frustration and disappointment. It’s a challenging experience that nearly every leader has gone through in their professional life, but if you’re constantly feeling like your team is letting you down, the problem may not lie solely with them. This issue can happen for a number of reasons, one of them being your expectations. 

You may have heard the expression, "the only constant in life is change." The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is credited with this idea, and I agree with him. This is especially true in our ever-evolving business world. Every day, new technologies, ideas and competition present us with opportunities to stay relevant, to innovate, to give ourselves a competitive advantage…If we are open to them, that is.