A recent case study reported a staggering 4X+ annualized ROI for leadership training. That’s $4.15 for every dollar spent! But the benefits go far beyond the dollars. It also enhances workplace culture with ✅ increased collaboration: Leadership training fosters better communication skills, helping teams break silos and work more cohesively. ✅ empowered employees: When leaders model empowerment and inclusivity, it cascades through the organization, creating a culture where…
What is the one thing that is missing from your decision making? Hint: It is something that will make your conclusion stronger, removing doubts and making it far more satisfyingly decisive. If you want to make a decision and sleep even better after, watch today’s video to find out more, and as always, there’s some science to it. I practice this with my high-ranking senior leaders. Eventually, it…
As you plot your meetings, events and learning experiences for 2025, please keep me in your consideration set for a take on leadership that infuses science and culture. Better yet, let’s set a meeting to discuss how to tailor a message or workshop to your organization’s needs. I work across industries, virtually and in person. I speak on ✅ the power of positive emotion in leadership ✅ emotional…
How many of you have a career purgatory? 🙋🏽♀️ You know, that place on your resume where you worked because it wasn’t quite what you were looking for, but you had to wait and see it through because that was what was available at the time, and you had bills to pay? I talk about mine in Part 3 of my conversation with TCU Bob Schieffer College of…
By the time I was 21 years old, I took on graduate school and a job at the local CBS affiliate which would eventually become a FOX affiliate. I would head west to Fort Worth in the morning to attend classes at TCU and then drive back east to Dallas to write and associate and field produce for the station. I learned so much while I was there,…
There’s a story that I tell in my latest book, “Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I’m Entitled to the C-Suite” that chronicles a tense ride down I-30 West with my mother. It was well past the admissions deadline at Texas Christian University, because the college that offered me a full-ride scholarship by mail, took it back when they saw that I was not what they expected–Black. My…
Grief isn’t always about death. Loss can take many forms—a career setback, a missed opportunity, or even dreams dashed or deferred. These hidden weights can quietly linger as we continue to lead others. In my latest video, “5 Ways to Handle Your Grief,” I share strategies grounded in positive psychology to help you manage, process, and grow from these experiences. These tips are designed to support your well-being,…
Election Day is upon us, and for many, it brings a surge of uncertainty, fear, and stress. With so much beyond our control, how can we as leaders steer our teams, families, and ourselves through the unknown? Here are three tips to manage uncertainty effectively: 1. Cultivate Emotional Agility Emotional agility is about staying in touch with what you’re feeling and adapting as circumstances evolve. Research from Harvard…
“It’s triggering”,” one woman leader told me. Checking in with my leaders yesterday, and many of the women leaders, especially those of color, are stressed because of all that’s going on in their lives and at work, but adding on the stress of this election season is far too much for them. I’ve been sharing with them how to manage and eradicate that stress. When you are stressed,…
Who can relate to feeling a bit stressed lately? 🙋🏽♀️ I’m going to take my multivitamin right now. A kind reminder to take care of yourselves during this tumultuous time. Today, I’m committed to ✅ Zero cable news ✅ Limited social media ✅ A midday power nap (Yes! That’s coming up soon!) ✅ Hugging my loved ones ✅ Writing ✅ Listening to inspirational music ✅ Reading a devotional…