Burnout Isn’t A Buzzword…It’s A Leadership Crisis
here’s a quiet crisis playout out behind boardroom doors.
Recent research shows:
56% of executives report being burned out
Nearly half of leadership teams have lost top talent due to chronic fatigue and disengagement
Women in leadership are disproportionately affected, especially those holding the “only” seat at the table
These findings come from the 2024 Women @ Work report by Deloitte, which continues to track the evolving workplace experiences of women globally.
You’re The CEO Of Your Own Reputation. Because if you don’t define it, someone else will.
Let’s get one thing straight: Your reputation is not what people say about you.
It’s what people believe about you…when you’re not in the room.
And whether your realize it or not, you’re building it every single day.
In a world that constantly tries to put women in boxes…”too much”, “not enough”, “too ambitious”, “not read”…you have a choice. You can let others write the narrative…or you can own the pen.
Being the CEO of your own reputation means getting crystal clear on what you want to be known for…and backing that up with how you show up, communicate and lead. It’s not about polishing a brand. It’s about embodying your values. Consistently.
How To Get More Qualified Sales…It’s All About The Process
Let’s talk about the sales process. No matter the product, the industry, the length of time…the process is generally the process. Where it begins and ends might be a little different for someone but again…the process is generally the process. I know many believe you are not in sales or don’t want to be considered […]
Words Matter
Whether you are in elementary school, in business or in your real-life setting, you need to be aware of the words you use because words can be powerful and that is what we will talk about today…how words matter. “Words are singularly the most powerful force available to humanity. Words have energy and power with […]
Seeking Help Is Empowering!
Asking for help means you aren’t smart enough to do something yourself. Asking for help means that you are weak. Asking for help means you are in the wrong position in business. Have you heard any of those statements before? They seem to follow us generation after generation and decade after decade. It’s time to […]
Wake Up And Smell The Coffee!
In the early 1990s, I found myself as a single mom with two amazing children, I had just lost my mom and was recently divorced. It was a lot to handle and I had to figure out my next steps. I answered an ad in the newspaper…yes, a real newspaper with a classified section. I […]
The Power To Change
In 2009, I knew I wasn’t in the right place. I tried to make myself fit in. Since I’ve always felt like a square peg in a round hole for most of my life, this wasn’t a new sensation. But something was different. I was looking for a sign or an opportunity or someone to […]
Are You Hearing What I’m Saying?
Think about this…as a speaker, you have an event coming up. You talk to the organizer or meeting planner about who the audience is, what their expectations are and what the message they want you to share and are prepared to accomplish that. You review your talking points and are excited to really offer the […]
Your Most Powerful Tool Is Your Mind…
If you are old enough to remember floppy disks, syntax errors, bits and bytes and Dos, you will also remember thinking and wondering why you didn’t get every piece of information that you needed pouring out at your request. Unfortunately, we were reminded that what you put in, is what you get out. That is […]
Working Remotely…Are You Prepared?
Other than 2 years of my career, I have always been an entrepreneur working from home. Yes, I’ve gone to an office, facilitated training in an office, recruited in an office and had team meetings in an office…but the majority of my time, was working from home. I don’t remember if anyone gave me a […]
How High Are Your Standards?
I always have interesting conversations and incredible people watching episodes when I’m at the airport. I listen and observe, I engage and I observe some more. At one airport, I was waiting for a flight and we were delayed so many times that it was almost a game to see when the app and the […]
Determining Your Niche
Why is it that when someone asks who your target market is, the response many times is “everyone”? How can that be true? Is what you offer really good for the immediate world? The more you are able to describe and pinpoint your niche, the more profitable it will be. Others will understand who they […]