(Originally published on ASAE’s Associations Now Daily News, January 10, 2020) The beginning of a new year is an ideal time to review and strengthen your professional network. Start by thinking strategically about your career goals and needs. Then, apply a proven framework for optimal success. When was the last time you reviewed and strengthened...Read More

“Would I rather be feared or loved? Umm…easy, both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me.” – Michael Scott, The Office Though Michael Scott may not be what is traditionally called a “great leader,” he may have some insight into how to best lead a team. A recent study by...Read More

How you show up at the end of the year is just as important as how you show up at the beginning of the year. In December there are usually more opportunities to connect with colleagues (think office holiday party), as well as with family and friends. Although the content and tone differ depending on...Read More

Do you know some people who just seem to sail through the bumpy patches of life more easily than others? These people probably have strong “resiliency muscles” – and this means that they show up better, perhaps by projecting more calm and confidence in the face of uncertainty or adversity, than those who allow the...Read More

Last week I enjoyed speaking at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business’ Booth Women Connect Conference on executive presence and why it matters for driving organizational and career success. It was fun to have the ink factory “record” the session (check out their drawing!) – and it provided me a very visual way to see...Read More

I spent last week with 80 women from around the world. These women are committed to making change in their communities. As the communications coach at the Women’s Campaign School at Yale University, I had the privilege of coaching these women to speak up, speak out, and speak powerfully. The ability to communicate is a...Read More

Every team has its own way of communicating, its own communication norms. These norms can either ensure new ideas are shared and team relationships are built and nurtured in a productive, respectful manner, or they can go the other way and jeopardize the success of the team. At the end of last year, I worked...Read More

How we communicate has a direct impact on our career success and is the most visible sign of our leadership presence. Study after study confirms this. I’ve seen it play out many times both as a coach to C-level and rising leaders, and in the organizations I worked in earlier in my career. Our use...Read More

I think for all of us this time of year is really busy — wrapping up business while also wrapping up plans, and presents, for the holidays. It's easy to get caught up in all the activity, the must-do's and the should-do's. When things slow down and you're able to focus on you, I recommend...Read More

The other day I asked a group of senior association leaders, “What’s the most important feedback you’ve ever gotten?” The responses were all over the board: “Talk less in meetings.” “Figure out how to work well with your peers.” “Become excellent at your job or find another one.” They shared that they’re happy to get...Read More