Despite news of massive layoffs at Big Tech firms like Google, Cisco, Amazon, and others, there remains an IT staff shortage at many companies, especially in smaller and mid-sized organizations. I spoke with The Channel Company’s MES Computing and provided strategic tips on recruiting and retaining IT talent. I also weighed in on fostering a corporate culture that is welcoming to Gen Zers who are entering or about…
Someone once told me a foot-soldier’s strategy is the king’s tactic. So the reality is that you are likely more strategic than you’re giving yourself credit for. It could be simply a matter of your point of view and your current position, even perhaps your language. But if you want to tap in to more and position yourself as a strategic leader, you’ll need to do more than…
Promotions and raises are down more than 30% nationally for women according to some sources. What can be done about it? I had the pleasure of discussing strategies for women leaders on The National Desk which airs across 250 stations in the U.S. and streams at TheNationalDesk.com and YouTube globally. Check your local listings for a Sinclair station in your area. It begins airing tonight at 10:30 EST and will…
Happy International Women’s Day! The United Nations’ theme today is Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress. What one small step can you take today to invest by advocating? Watch the video for six suggestions.
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…
Book L. Michelle Smith, three-time best-selling and award-winning author renowned for her expertise in business and leadership for your Black History Month Events. She will be sharing “Breaking the Chains: Five Ways Black Historical Culture Influences Today’s Black Leader… and What to Do About It.” In this compelling talk, L. Michelle delves into the cultural roots that shape the approaches of Black leaders in today’s corporate America. She…
…Reflecting on blessings before churning out another 10,000 words. Each year, as I ramp down the year, I not only spend time writing and planning for 2024, but I am also investing in myself. The kind of self care I’m referring to is up skilling. Last week, I had an executive leader comment in a coaching session that she was amazed at how no matter what challenge she…
…in that order. It is the order of the universe. Your story is your power. I’m still reflecting on the wonderful time that I had in Washington D.C. speaking to the next generation of C-Suite leaders about the hero in their leadership narrative: knowing your value. Speaking to a standing-room-only audience at The Executive Leadership Council Mid-level Manager’s Synopsis last month has impacted my community in incredible ways.…
Interesting interaction with a major manufacturer in aerospace as they were inquiring about a speaking engagement. They were shocked when I appeared on the Zoom because they expected to interface with “my people.” They were so excited and told me, “wow… you’re just… real.” I shared with them that it isn’t my intention to simply speak and get paid for it, but it was important to me to…
Although I spend the lion share of my time supporting extraordinary women leaders , from time to time, organizations ask me the inevitable: How should we be approaching DE&I now? And so I speak from the perspective, insights and voice of women and other marginalized groups and the allies who champion them because that is whom I’m listening to day after day—whether in coaching sessions, on the…