I get asked about negative emotions often. At one of my book signings in DC, a leader told me that he was driven by the anger that resulted from his boss undermining him at work. I asked him if that was sustainable? What could be the cost? Another community member here on IG said that his anxiety had been driving him more than any positive emotion could. Well……
As we approach Women’s History Month in March, I invite you to consider booking me as a speaker for your conferences and meetings. I am a history and future maker who will engage your leaders, inspire action, and provide evidence-based insights through compelling storytelling. While my schedule is filling up quickly with several events, I still have a few slots available for engagements. I specialize in working with…
The villain in the book is isolation, not only in my book, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I’m Entitled to the C-Suite, but in your narrative and mine too. It not only keeps us in fear, but it slows us down. Recently, I joined actress and founder Vanessa J. Simmons for a conversation about how to grab on to happiness so that we can live fuller…
A big named one at that—but somehow it seems that you’re still in the same place you were when you began the relationship. It’s been quite a ride though! The visibility. The social clout at work. The invites to creamy-center socials. But still…nothing to show for it. Has this happened to you? This is tough for any leader, but especially women and women of color because the stats…
I spent part of my morning in production in-studio today. I spend approximately 30% of my time each week in production. About 95% is in my own little office studio. Today, I ventured out to the studio where my latest audiobook for Yes Please! 📗 was produced. (Shout out to the talented James Kline!) However, the goal is the same no matter where I shoot: churn content that…
You’ve felt mentally exhausted, but how real is “brain drain?” Watch this week’s Moment in The Circle to find out, and if there is anything you can do about it. There are some coaching questions here as well. Give it some thought. Put it into action. In the meantime, join us in The Circle, my online monthly growth group where we discuss monthly topics like this and meet…
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MLK was a Chancellor. He changed the world while wielding a mixed core style of DIC. Will Smith—Mr. Impulsive Social Butterfly himself? A high I. Oscar-winner Halle Berry–Steady as she goes–a high S. 🌟 Ever wondered which famous personalities share your DISC style? Dive into the intriguing DISC profiles of well-known individuals and uncover the secrets behind their success! 🚀 Curiosity piqued? Check out this fascinating exploration here.…
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Renda’s SWLA experience serves as a compelling illustration of how individuals can enter the SOAR Women’s Leadership Academy cohort with an idea about their desires and goals, but upon immersing in the experience, undergo a transformative shift in perspective. In her case, she re-evaluated her overarching Value (with a capital V) and a reprioritization of her personal values (with lowercase v). Renda’s initial understanding of her aspirations and…