Besides, I give most things the side-eye until they are full vetted. And now, here I am—one of the newest tapped members of ForbesBLK. Forbes describes it this way: “The mission of ForbesBLK is to champion a global community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders and creators that are driving systematic change in business, culture and society. Our community of exceptional leaders of color are breaking down barriers, creating more equitable…
Today, let’s explore how this positive emotion is a beacon of strength, especially for marginalized leaders, like Black women leaders, who encounter microaggressions and bias in the workplace. Serenity can become her superpower. ✨ Here’s why: 🟢 Stress Reduction: Serenity enables her to stay calm under pressure. 🟢 Empathy: It fosters empathy, promoting better understanding and collaboration. 🟢 Resilience: Serenity bolsters her resilience in the face of adversity.…
Building strong connections is key to reducing workplace stress. Let’s dive into some neuroscience-inspired strategies for high-performing leaders, like yourself. 💼 Strong connections are a trigger for positive emotion. 1. Social Support: Engage with your support network. Talking to trusted colleagues or mentors can activate your brain’s reward system, reducing stress. 🗣️🤗 2. Empathy: Show empathy towards your team members. It releases oxytocin, fostering trust and reducing stress…
All this month, we will be focused on understanding workplace stress and what yu can do about it in The Circle. Workplace stress can impact anyone, but as women leaders, we often face unique challenges. Let’s explore neuroscience-backed tips to manage stress effectively. 1. Acknowledge Emotions: Recognize that it’s okay to feel stress. Our brains are wired to react to stressors. 🧠❤️ 2. Deep Breathing: Practice deep, mindful…
🌟 The Power of Community: Enriching Leadership Journeys 🌟 Did you know that our brains respond to community with the release of oxytocin, the “love hormone”? Love is the strongest of the positive emotions… it does us the most good, and can turn a negative state of mind around. Building strong connections has incredible benefits: 1️⃣ Enhanced well-being 2️⃣ Increased resilience 3️⃣ Expanded knowledge 4️⃣ Amplified collaboration 5️⃣…
Dear friends… 🎯 Setting clear goals is the roadmap to your personal and leadership development journey. 🚀 Use the SMART framework to define objectives that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. 📈 Forming new habits is useless without a clear, related, values-based goal. It’s the way your dreams become achievable milestones. Journal Question: What is one good habit you’d like to form this month that will put…
When Andrea Williams, Chief Experience Officer at the Utah Jazz intentionally taps into positive emotion by celebrating other women leaders’ achievements, she activates three positive emotions at once: ✅Joy, because it’s contagious when you recognize someone, they typically smile and the mirror effect happens— you smile too, and both of you feel good! ✅ Pride, because if you’re invested in lifting other women up, you’ll be glad…
Sometimes it simply takes more… …to lift you out of moods and mindsets and move you forward. So we reimagined things for you. Have you explored “Coaching+ Counseling” with L. Michelle Smith, M.S., ACC, CPEC and Dr. Jeff Gardere for yourself or your organization? Join the many leaders in my coaching community who have. Inspired by our work together on the book Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say…
#FlashbackFriday to last week at the Texas Christian University Black Excellence Night Gala with my cohost, Newy Scruggs. We had a blast emceeing the event, reminiscing, storytelling and sparking thoughts and giggles throughout the night. Hosting is fun. I host once every blue moon. Some of my most unforgettable moments were at @nabjofficial with ABC’s @linseytdavis and not long ago for my Sorors of @oao1908 when they took…
Meet me for the Executive Leadership Council’s (@elcinfo) Mid-Level Management Symposium, Oct 4-5 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. I’ll be hosting an engaging session on The Power of Positive Emotion to Propel You to Better Leadership. It’s a cornerstone message that centers my latest book, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I’m Entitled to the C-Suite, a leadership and coaching guide…