Stepping into a new leadership role can feel like a whirlwind, but don’t forget the goals that brought you to this position in the first place. No matter what experiences led to you being here, you have a powerful opportunity to effect positive change on your team and your organization.

Most people agree that equality is a good thing, however not everyone is on the same page when it comes to bridging the gap for women in business. I’m getting vulnerable this week, sharing my recent personal experiences with gender bias. Am I nervous? Absolutely. Yet that’s how important I think this topic is.

Do you feel like the members of your team are all speaking a different language with opposing expectations about work? Well, in some ways, you’re right! Workplaces have always been multigenerational, but the changes and pressure of the last few years have made our differences feel more pronounced than ever before.

His best-selling book (and one of my favorites!), The Go-Giver, co-written with John David Mann, has helped leaders around the world find more success and fulfillment in both their personal and professional lives through giving and service.

Bob walks the talk, and is very generous with his time and expertise. I’m thrilled to be able to share some of our recent conversation with you.

We remember information up to 20 times better when it’s delivered in a story. And it makes sense. What do you connect with more: a packet of spreadsheets and graphs, or a compelling narrative?

It’s a new year, a time that inspires us to reflect on the year before and to make plans for what’s to come. Looking back on what you’ve accomplished and the progress you’ve made can be a joyful and empowering exercise, but what if things didn’t go how you’d hoped in 2023?

The end of the year is rapidly approaching, and you’re likely planning for what’s ahead. That said, I encourage you to take a moment to celebrate what you and your team have accomplished in 2023, and set an intention for more frequent acknowledgement in 2024.

While I am the “educator” in this scenario, I had the opportunity to learn a great deal from the well-respected thought leaders from Chief that I invited to speak to the students.

When you’re a leader, all eyes are on you. The higher on the ladder you climb, the more your words and actions are observed, sometimes in ways you did not intend.

Leaders are members of two teams: the company’s senior leadership, and the functional people they manage. Yet which team they prioritize can be the difference between organizational success and individual friction.

Leadership isn’t a static skill. In times of transformation - or when stepping into a new leadership role - it can be challenging to know where to begin. This week, I sat down with Jean Olivieri, who has held senior executive roles from midsize to Fortune 500 companies, to chat with her about how to lead change successfully - no matter what starting point your company may find itself in.

Growing pains; they’re common in childhood, yet they also happen in companies. Growth is exciting, but it can be equally challenging, especially for leaders. 

Picture it: you’ve just given a presentation, and while you felt pretty good about it, your CEO left right after it was over. Now, instead of feeling proud of the work you’ve done, you feel your anxiety creeping in.

How we work is evolving, and so have the qualities that define successful leaders. This week, I’m sharing wisdom from Christina Ross, the trailblazing Founder and CEO of Cube.

Every leader has strengths and weaknesses. Some excel at strategic thinking, some are expert communicators, while others shine when motivating their teams. However, there is one strength that many great leaders share:

Your inner monologue has a major impact on the way you lead. You rely on it to make good decisions, yet limiting beliefs and negative self-talk can derail your impact. Make sure your inner voice has your best interests at heart with these strategies.

How are you and your team showing up at work? Are you business partners, or are you order-takers?

If the headlines around generative artificial intelligence (AI) are making you nervous, you’re not alone. The fear of being ”replaced” by machines is not entirely unwarranted or new. AI has been around for decades, but the rise of generative AI may feel very sudden. Leaders across industries are now challenged with new anxieties, both their team’s and their own. 

You may know your intentions, but if they don’t align with how others see you, you’ll run into roadblocks. This week, I’m sharing strategies to help you shatter misconceptions and showcase your true self.

Identifying these high performers is an important part of your role as a leader, but it’s not as easy as it may seem. Without a clear vision of what makes a top performer, you may be overlooking exceptional workers. Here are three things to consider.