It’s that time of year where many of us search for the appropriate gift to give people we value and care about. Our normal multi-tasking seems to go...
Pressure is Only There if I Put it There
In my work with athletes, business leaders and coaches, I consistently see that they feel intense pressure as if it were coming from an external sourc...
Courage Under Pressure
In my last blog I wrote about the Courage to Lead. I appreciate your positive feedback and the discussions surrounding this topic. In these challengin...
Courage Takes Heart
Leading with courage involves overcoming our own fears, apathy or feelings of hopelessness as we pursue a course of action that we believe is right. I...
Pressure to Perform
Betty runs to the bathroom and begins to throw up. She is feeling the dread of getting up to present before co-workers and invited guests at the quart...
Do You Love What You Do?
Valentine’s Day is a time to remember your loved ones, often a time for romance. When you step out of the commercialism, having a day and actually a...
The Work-Life Balance Struggle
Find yourself experiencing a work-life balance challenge? Mary Key shares one of the key elements that she believes can help us. View below and schedu...
How Women Win a Seat in the C-Suite
Anyone familiar with Harvard Business School’s “Heidi/Howard” study knows that women leaders are not going to be hired for a seat in the C-Suite...
Women’s Forum Shows that Women are Stronger Together
Studies show that organizations with more senior ranking women have a competitive edge. Recent research also indicates that women in business who seek...
Empathy: A Key Skill for Effective Leadership
What makes leaders afraid? People usually become leaders because they enjoy taking control of things. It’s this very need to control that often bloc...
Leadership Qualities: What’s Changed and What You Need to Know
Recently, the CEO of a company shared, “I want to improve as a leader but there are so many theories and books out there on how to develop your lead...
What Separates Great Leaders from the Rest?
Like the VP of Marketing, people with strong learning agility are quick studies. They aren’t afraid to jump into a challenging situation, understand...