The Power of Presence
Even if you think you don’t have 20 minutes to spare for meditation, consider this: Life is made up of ordinary moments at home and at work. Without mindfulness, we risk sleepwalking through them.
Confessions of a Pepsi HR Director
As a new leader, I struggled with prioritizing between strategic and operational tasks, and delegation was a challenge. My instinct to appear competent and composed only added to the pressure. Desperate for direction, I turned to my manager, candidly sharing my feelings of inadequacy and fear of judgment. Her response was ...
The Leadership Playbook
Many leaders I’ve spoken with emphasize the need to continue developing their potential successors. However, given the constraints on time and the competing needs within any organization, finding a practical approach to leadership development remains a challenge. But what if I told you ...
How to Soften the Grip of Self-Doubt
It’s in these moments that despite meticulous planning and preparation, unforeseen complications arise, and the uncertainty of new challenges can magnify our inner doubts, prompting us to question ...
Bridging the Gap Between Intentions and Impact
Cue the uncomfortable silence before one of them suggested, “Can we write it down?”. A few moments later, I was left alone with a piece of torn paper that I would later keep in my wallet for many years to come. It read, “Can you give us a second chance sometimes?”
Outperform the Blame Game: Why Top Execs Own It All
It’s not just happening in the world – it happens right where we live and work, too. Think about it for a moment. How many times have you seen ...
The Voices of Women in Leadership
We're reflecting on the aspirations that have propelled women from their earliest days to ...
Transition From Manager To Leader With 5 Questions
I’ve observed a tendency to prioritize managing over leading, influenced by environmental pressures that demand and reward immediate results and quick fixes. Effective leaders separate themselves from ...
Empowering Innate Strengths
It’s 2024, which means you’ve likely been thinking about your goals for the year ahead. If you’re anything like me, you might have a history of setting ambitions based on behaviors you want to change or reaching that exciting end goal, all without ...
Leading Authentically
During our programs, leaders often share struggles from both their professional and personal lives and come to the surprising realization that the doubts that plague their everyday thinking are shared by others. Even those who are regarded as being highly accomplished and successful are also plagued by similar doubts and insecurities.