Publications

So you've been promoted. Congratulations, you have been rewarded for being an outstanding individual contributor. Now what?

My closest friend through grad school has perfected the art of procrastination. She is a master. She got away with by compensating for this behavior with her smarts and charismatic influence. One of our professors gave her a book on time management.

Small talk is one of the most underrated leadership skills. Yet, if you can excel at this type of banter it can really serve to establish and build your career as a successful leader. Achievement of your goals and objectives is very much dependent upon your ability to influence through others.

1. Over-communicate. It’s not enough to communicate your vision. Equally important is whether each and every member of your team understands their specific role and how their contribution aligns with your strategic plan.

One of my senior clients is in the luxury car business. Once, during a visit to her office, I observed the way she handled herself among her team, her staff and visitors.

You just graduated and the world is yours. As a newly minted graduate, you are filled with optimism, ready to make a difference and make your mark.

Early on in their careers, female leaders have the same aspirations as their male counterparts. They want to excel at their craft, make a difference and lead with impact.

Lack of self-awareness is a massive liability. This can make or break your career. We all have a perception of how we show up each and every day.

Being a successful business leader requires you to do – and don’t do – certain things.

My client, a very successful senior executive with a career trajectory that has taken off at mach speed, has captured the art of leadership. He believes that true leaders must have broad currency with a skill set that goes way beyond technical acumen.