If it’s not about accommodating the women, then what is it?
Fixing the glass ceiling isn't about accommodating women. It’s about engaging the workforce. There are many schools of thought when it comes to the glass ceiling. I’ve encountered opinions that vary from “you go girl!” to “pick a new battle… that one’s been won” to...
How to Avoid the Worst Decision of Your Leadership Career
When you look out onto the horizon of your career, what do you see? Do you see a great leadership career filled with opportunities that are yours for the taking? Do you see projects that will test your abilities and develop your skills as you grow into the great...
Why Balancing Home and Work Isn’t Working
Let's face it. We've been battling the "how do you do it all?" question for a very long time. I suspect that I'm not the only one out there who has to admit that, quite frankly, I don't do it all. My kids have eaten more than their share of takeout, I've hunted...
How to Manage Personalities at Work
There are few things more difficult as a leader than managing personality conflicts. There are as many different personalities as there are people, and sometimes getting people to work well together is the most difficult and time consuming part of a leaders job. There...
How To Get Promoted At Work
There has been a lot of press recently about the abysmal pace of women reaching the top leadership ranks. Much of the current chatter can be attributed to Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO, her new book, Lean In, and the social movement that followed. If ever you were...
TRUST: The One Thing That Matters Most
Great leaders are great trust builders. Leadership success, in every industry, in every country, in every family, is determined by the strength of relationships. Strong relationships are built on a foundation of trust. As a leader, the greatest skill you can possess...
The Engagement Equation
Employee engagement is a popular buzzword often heard in the hallowed corporate hallways, in HR meetings, and in leadership training classes. We all want it. We all work hard to get it. But what exactly is it? Simply put, engagement is the results we get when our...
