Is The Conversation About ‘Male’ And ‘Female’ Leadership Still Useful?
I recently read an article in the Washington Post called “What Men Can Learn From Women About Leadership.” Its central premise is that male leaders could stand to learn a thing or two from their...
View ArticleWe Are All Making Women’s History
Women’s History Month has always kind of bugged me, the same way Valentine’s Day has. Do we really need to designate a day to remind us to say “I love you?” Or a month to remember all the ways in...
View ArticleThe Power of Vulnerability
As an advocate for the underserved in her community, Gloria is recognized as a true leader. She’s smart, resourceful and has a commanding presence. She is unafraid to challenge injustice wherever she...
View ArticleThe Four Pillars of True Power
Last year, a company hired me to present “Leading With Grit & Grace” to its senior women executives. When the sponsor asked me to describe the content of the presentation, I said, “It’s about how...
View ArticleWomen Leaders: Communicate With Grit And Grace
“I know what I want to say, but HOW do I say it without getting ignored or killed?” In my experience as an executive coach, this question stymies women leaders as much as any other issue. Why? Because...
View ArticleAssertive or Aggressive? There IS a Difference (in Leadership Communications)
“The minute I express my opinion clearly, I get labeled as aggressive.” This may be the most recurrent refrain I hear from the women leaders I coach. They report that if they hold back or are...
View Article“Political and Economic Might” – Is This the Definition of ‘Power’ We Want?
Forbes has just published its annual list of the world’s 100 Most Powerful Women. I applaud these women for their amazing impact and success, and I applaud Forbes for recognizing them. Yet it makes me...
View ArticleAre You Missing The “Potent Pixels” of Leadership?
I’ve noticed that leaders often have very interesting notions of what constitutes ‘leadership.’ Some managers view leadership as something that exists outside and apart from them. They think of...
View ArticleLet’s Celebrate Women By Being Uncomfortable
I hate Women’s History Month. Don’t get me wrong; I think it’s vitally important to keep remembering that – and why – women matter. It’s crucial that we keep examining and updating our perceptions of...
View ArticleAuthenticity 2.0
Authenticity at work: is that an oxymoron? A pipedream? Most of us long to be more authentic at work, yet in most organizations, authenticity is in short supply. Here’s a quick exercise that...
View ArticleLet The Feedback In: Don’t Let Your Wallet Fly Off Your Car!
I was scared. I was tooling down the D.C. Beltway when another car pulled up right next to me, blaring its horn. The passengers were madly gesticulating to me, but I had no idea what they were saying....
View ArticleMichelle Obama to Ellen Sturtz: Assertive or Aggressive?
From the Huffington Post today: “President Barack Obama may have a problem with confrontation, but First Lady Michelle Obama certainly does not. Ellen Sturtz, 56, a lesbian activist protesting...
View ArticleThe Top 5 Mistakes Women Make Receiving Feedback
“Women and feedback” is a rich subject. Not only do we often have our own filters in place about what feedback “really means” (and we’re not always right!) but we DO receive feedback that’s...
View ArticleWhen Leading From the Heart Doesn’t Work
Even the best of intentions sometimes go wrong. Leaders have an extra challenge in learning to manage compassionately without accidentally limiting options for their team. Leslie learns a lesson from...
View ArticleWhen Was The Last Time You Took A Day Off?
Taking unstructured time to BE is a critical tool in your productivity and effectiveness bag of tricks. How often do you use it? Take a day off like Leslie did and see what happens! – InPower Editors...
View ArticleSelfishness or Self-sacrifice: Is That Our Only Choice?
Ever feel stuck between self-sacrifice and being a selfish b&%ch in the office? Too many women know what this no-win situation feels like. We really like how Leslie reframes this choice around...
View ArticleThe Risk of Self-Effacement? “Self-Erasement”
Leaders are often told to be “humble,” but this can actually work against women who are trying to get into leadership. Why? Not because humility isn’t a virtue, but because some women use it to mask a...
View Article10,000 Strong . . . and Stressed
Here at the busiest time of year it’s good to take a step back and look at where we are. If you’re stressed, you’re not alone. Leslie invites us to choose self-care. – InPower Editors I attended the...
View ArticleResolutions Faltering Already? Four Footholds For Sustaining Practice
If your New Years resolutions are already in danger, enjoy some tips from Leslie on how to make them real. – InPower Editors My work as a coach is to help people increase their capacity in an area...
View ArticleWomen Leaders: It’s (still) Not Easy Being ‘Grit’
It’s still not easy for a woman to have an assertive management style without repercussions. Leslie helps us see this challenge for what it is. How do you manage it? – InPower Editors Earlier this...
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