How many times have you been in a meeting with your colleagues and thought “If I say this, I’m going to sound like an idiot” when, in reality, you have something vital to contribute…
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How to develop empathy for someone who irritates you
Simply put, empathic people care about others. They show interest in others. The most basic and powerful way to show true empathy is to listen - really listen - to someone…. Empathy is a choice that you must make - so make the intentional choice to try these exercises every time you feel irritation coming on.
Upcoming Events & News
I’m incredibly excited to be speaking in two great back-to-back events in the upcoming weeks. First is INBOUND, a 4-day event in my old hometown, Boston. It’s been a…
MBAchic Guest Blogger - Discussing the evolution of the MBA at SXSWxEDU
Check out my guest blog post on MBAchic.com!
Women in Leadership Conference: Recap & Core Values Exercise
If we know our values, and can articulate them to our partners in an honest dialogue, our chances of alignment, cooperation, mutual respect, and success increase significantly.
The Power of Partnerships: Workshop Recap
As self-awareness is a foundational element of effective leadership, the CliftonStrengths assessment was also valuable to the students as they think about how …
Culture, Mission, and Strengths: Workshop Recap
The attendees of the workshop were passionate, loyal, and dedicated to the mission. However, as the company grows, a clear operational strategy must accompany that mission. And, oftentimes, that’s uncomfortable. I liken it to…
Summit materials: Designing Teams To Maximize Performance
Download materials from my recent speaking engagement at the Gallup CliftonStrengths Summit.
Top 3 takeaways from the CliftonStrengths Summit
I am coming away from the Summit with a new energy filled with courage, purpose, and learning. Here are my top 3 learnings and takeaways from this year’s Summit…
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Relator: my inner caretaker
In my career, I’ve always loved being part of smaller businesses in which I know everyone’s name, in which I work in small teams, and in which I can develop meaningful relationships and accomplish goals with people I care deeply about.
CliftonStrengths Summit 2018 - July 16-18
July 16-18 in Omaha, NE at the Gallup HQ!
Strategic: my inner architect
Chicagoans know that when an L train line is down, the city seizes with inconvenience. When that happens for me, I stay calm and just find another route. There’s always another way, another possibility, and hey, it might be a great chance to see a new part of the city. It’s my Strategic theme at its best.
Command: my inner rebel
Those with Command as a Top 5 Strength bring decisiveness and emotional clarity. They have the ability to bring to light what is often avoided or unstated. They do not shy away from confrontation…
Intellection - my inner nerd
…The idea of walking into a bookstore or library and just knowing how much knowledge, how much intellect, how many years of thought and wisdom was in those books - that has always made me giddy with excitement…
Individualization - my inner maestro
I have used my Individualization to not only to get the most out of group collaboration, but also to build strong partnerships with my clients. I use this strength to “style-shift”…
Shine brighter with CliftonStrengths
It’s a cognitive shift - instead of obsessing over our weaknesses and how to fix them, it focuses on how we’re each uniquely talented and how we can capitalize on these strengths in new ways.
The line between ethics and morals in the workplace
... how do we actually teach the nuance of what is the right and wrong way to act in an organizational setting? Who decides what is right and wrong, and how do organizations design a curriculum to address it?
A working definition of leadership
Whereas line-managers typically solve problems related their specific area of expertise, a leader can “zoom in and zoom out” of a problem, a micro and macro approach of sorts. With this approach and skill set, a leader exhibits unique problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. It is important to note...