Want to lead like a rockstar? Be genuine. Do you really want to be mistaken for the devil on the floor? You know, the one who wears Prada and never gives eye contact? Be aloof, and whether you are really a good person or not, we’ll never know. It’s the old corporate mindset: be removed, cold, unaccessible. The rockstar leaders that you can identify have pushed through that.…
Sis, what are you telling yourself that allows the bad acting to continue to hurt you in your workplace? 🛑 I’m afraid if I say something about it, it will just reflect negatively on me 🛑 I’m a subordinate. I have to take it. 🛑 I don’t know how in the world to look for a better position 🛑 I just love this company so much 🛑 The…
Are you sleeping on the technology that can support your goals to become the rockstar leader that you know you can be? Are you having others leverage it on your behalf? It’s time you took control. This new fractured, digital and cultural economy demands it. Today, I’m talking about wielding those weapons of mass innovation, Sis. You know, the ones that you’ve been avoiding that now have become…
Stay away from office gossip, yes…but keep the office gossip close. I’m talking about that office busy body. What’s the opportunity in it? Yes, we go all Art of War in today’s #NSCRockstarLeadership Tip of the Day. If you think everyone is on your side in the workplace, think again, Sis. But this isn’t your cue to hunker down and keep to yourself. It’s your chance to leverage…
Are you stuck telling people what you do? It’s probably why you aren’t attracting the people and opportunities that will solidify you as an extraordinary leader. Share your why instead for a more powerful impact. Brands make this mistake all the time. They share what their product does before they ever get to the purpose… the why behind it all…the value it provides. People follow you because they…
Are you optimizing the most important social real estate you have on #LinkedIn? I’m talking about your header and headline. It can make a huge difference on IG too if you’re about business on the platform, like I am. Mine is always evolving to make it tighter, more concise, visual and always highlighting the “main thing.” This is your opportunity to communicate the value you bring. I get…
Last night’s VP debates put our superpowers as women of color on display. It showcased a professional black woman’s ability to navigate spaces that were not built with us in mind with grace, resilience and no nonsense. Kamala represented us well. We do this masterfully everyday. We’ve cultivated this even when the lights aren’t shining on us on the national stage. And yet, the moderator was largely protected…
Here are the takeaways I shared with some players from the WNBA for today’s #ShesConnected session for AT&T. 🏀 Know your YOU, your one thing and know who you want to attract 🏀 Speak their pain points and passions. That will attract them like bees to honey 🏀 Your brand is the intentional experience you create 🏀 Personalize and speak to one. The masses will see, relate and…
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