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Over a decade ago, I got some very good leadership advice that is just as relevant today as it was then:

"Act like a duck."

Huh? Take a look at this short video to see what I mean.

This advice...

The topic of executive presence comes up frequently with my clients. While the term "presence" is a big amorphous, it comes down to whether you inspire competence and trust as a leader.

There are...

Whether you are moving into a new role at your existing organization, or joining a new company altogether, we all want to start off on the strongest possible footing.

Just like back-to-school is a...

Leadership comes with responsibility not only for the organizational mission, but for the team executing it.

Highly effective leaders do four things really well, in order to create teams that...

Have you been thinking about making a professional change for the next chapter of your career?

Although that prospect might seem daunting, it can actually be energizing and fun.  

This video...

Even card-carrying extroverts can dread networking.... so when it comes to introverts and ambiverts like myself--well, let's just say most aren't fans either!

Here are 3 fast, simple tips that...

Comparing yourself to others is usually a losing proposition.

In fact, I've noticed that high achievers often have perfectionist tendencies that compel them to compare themselves against their...

After recently seeing several colleagues at a conference from the consumer products and retail world that I've known for years, I was astounded at how many had experienced change through a merger,...

Inspiration is everywhere, and having just returned from my first family trip to Disneyland with the kiddos, I wanted to share some really great lessons on leadership excellence I observed.

Here...

This week I had the honor of attending the Network of Executive Women's annual Executive Leaders Forum, learning from powerful women running multi-billion dollar businesses and gaining insights...

Most people don't like to talk about times they "failed" at something.

But that's exactly what I'm doing in this video...

Because it taught me a really important lesson.

My hope is that by sharing...

Wake up on the wrong side of the bed?  Feeling in a funk?  Suffering from low energy?

No one is immune to feeling that way, but there are some quick yet profound ways to ditch the...