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The Kindergarten Lesson that Can Help End Conflict

May 20, 2017 | Articles, CONFIDENT, EMPOWERED | 0

You’re about to disagree with your coworker on something they feel super passionate about. As you prepare for the words to come out of your mouth, you’re bracing yourself for the inevitable pushback. The pushback comes as a flurry of irritated expressions, frustrated sighs, aggressive tone and seemingly endless back and forth of reasons why each of you is right and the other is wrong. When the exchange is all over, you two are frustrated with each other and retire to your separate areas to cool off. Sound familiar? Here’s the million dollar question. Does it really have to...

What the Best Mentors Do

May 13, 2017 | Articles, POWERFUL | 0

I am known for saying “mentoring is a privilege and not a right”. Both roles of mentor and protege carry with them great esteem. As a protege, people see something in you that you may not even see in yourself. The role of mentor is a blessing where you have an opportunity to positively shape the lives of those around you. That being said, not all mentoring relationships are considered equal. Even those with the bet intentions can make a mentoring mess. In this week’s video I go through the three things that really great mentors do. In case...

How to Stay Humble

May 7, 2017 | Articles, POWERFUL | 0

I know it can seem like the narcissistic, ego-maniac leaders get all the fame. I assure you, humble leaders repeatedly have long-term success far more than their narcissistic peers. Numerous research studies have shown the positive value of humility in leadership. In fact, a study conducted by Catalyst shows that across cultures and industries, humility is one of the top four leadership traits. Despite knowing humility is great, it can be tough to be an overachiever who stays grounded. In this week’s video we discuss three tips to help you stay grounded even though you know you’re awesome....

How to Handle Tense Moments at Work

Apr 29, 2017 | Articles, LESS STRESSED | 0

Sometimes things get seriously tense at work. We’ve all had those moments where we feel like every button that could be pushed, was pushed. As you know, allowing your emotions to get the best of you isn’t the best career move. In this week’s video, we discuss how you can keep your emotions in check, even when things get tense at work. Leave a comment on the video and if you’re digging it, please share the content. You never know how you’ll empower another woman to change the world with one simple video share. 🙂 If you haven’t...

When NOT to Give Feedback

Apr 22, 2017 | Articles, CONFIDENT, POWERFUL | 2

I discuss feedback in my videos because it is so critical to your effectiveness at work. Today, I want to have a different conversation with you. I want to talk about when it’s not best to give feedback. In this week’s video, I share with you the times when it’s smarter to just let the feedback moment pass. Leave a comment on the video and if you’re digging it, please share the content. You never know how you’ll empower another woman to change the world with one simple video share. 🙂 If you haven’t subscribed yet, you seriously will want...