Bully in the Boardroom?
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Bully in the Boardroom?
Whether it’s in the highest court in the land, the corporate boardroom, or any other room, most of us have experienced bullying, implicit or explicit, at some time in our career. With the current political climate, it’s not a stretch to say that it is likely to get worse before it gets better.
This hit to company culture is expensive because it causes physical and emotional collateral (difficulty sleeping, higher stress, anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure and depression which translates into more sick time, increased healthcare and lower productivity) which in turn makes bullying financially costly as well, says Holly Wintermute of the Fisher Phillips law firm.
A study by the online employment service, Monster, found that about 90% of workers have been bullied at their place of employment. As if this isn’t bad enough, imagine if you are someone who is marginalized or double marginalized.
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Podcast Episode #61: "Enabling Growth Through Disruption" - an Interview with Nicole Johnson
Enabling Growth Through Disruption
In case you missed my LIVE interview with the incredible Nicole Johnson (Director of Sales Acceleration at Veeam Software), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:
- Share your successes and learnings to help and inspire others
- Fail forward, fail fast, fail often
- Compete to win, and do it at Veeam speed (ie: go all in, work efficiently, and kick fear and doubt to the curb)
- Surround yourself with people who will challenge you learn and grow
- There is NO better time for women's voices to be heard than NOW
To be notified for future interviews be sure to connect with me here on LinkedIn AND to learn more about how to build the mindset and influence for real change, join our community at www.SherylKline.com. #limitlessleader #womenwholead #bHERd #sherylkline #veeamspeed
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Podcast Episode #60: "Creating Transformational Culture Change" - an Interview with Latisha Roberson
Creating Transformational Culture Change
In case you missed my LIVE interview with the incredible Latisha M. Roberson (Inclusion & Diversity Strategic Partnerships Lead at Accenture), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:
- Money does not grow on trees.' It's important to understand equal pay, wealth creation, sustainability and growth
- Set goals, accomplish (or learn:), celebrate!, set another
- Inclusion and Diversity = Invite to the party AND Ask to Dance -- Shifts need to be gradual to be effective -- Be very careful with assumptions and stereotypes
- Emotional Agility is vital during situations of implicit or unconscious bias to foster teaching moments and progress
To be notified for future interviews be sure to connect with me here on LinkedIn AND to learn more about how to build the mindset and influence for real change, join our community at www.SherylKline.com. #limitlessleader #womenwholead #bHERd #sherylkline #leadwithlatisha
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Podcast Episode #59: "How Women Are Shaping Tech" - an Interview with Carrie Goetz
How Women Are Shaping Tech
STOP and listen if you want to fast track your career success! Carrie Goetz (Principal and CTO of StrategITcom) hit this interview out of the park. SO much wisdom shared. Here are a few of the main take-aways:
-- When someone says ’You can’t.’, figure it out and get it done.
-- Try not to allow others to pull you down.
-- Be bold and take chances even when you don’t have all the answers or are not totally prepared.
-- If in a very negative environment, consider trying to work it out or getting out.
-- Write down of everything you do in a role. You’ll need it someday.
-- Don’t be afraid to try something new out, even if you have no experience.
-- Ask for help often, BUT be clear on what you need first.
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Podcast Episode #58: "Driving Change Through Real Customer Connection" - an Interview with Laurie Dewan
Driving Change Through Real Customer Connection
I was super excited to have this wonderful conversation with Healthline Media's Vice President of Consumer Insights, Laurie Dewan.
Here are the highlights from our amazing chat:
- Higher need to intentionally leverage informal and formal networks
- Set goals and make a habit of doing this consistently
- Epic quote by Laurie (and Marianne Williamson:) 'The World is Not Served by You Playing Small'
- There is a great power in careful listening and stories to drive innovation and organizational change
- Let yourself be emotionally impacted by your customer stories
- Healthline is committed to providing research and resources for racism and inequality in healthcare as well as managing mental illness in the workplace
To be notified for future interviews be sure to connect with me here on LinkedIn AND to learn more about how to build the mindset and influence for real change, join our community at www.SherylKline.com...
Podcast Episode #57: "Women Helping Women: The Importance of Intentional Networking" - an Interview with Megan Bozzuto
Women Helping Women: The Importance of Intentional Networking
Whether you are currently in your dream job or looking for something new, you won't want to miss these strategies to help yourself, your colleagues and friends to make the meaningful progress in their career. Relationships are everything, especially when it comes to building trust, credibility, expertise and opportunities, so I was super excited to have this conversation with International Association of Women (IAW) Vice President of Marketing and Membership Experience, Megan Bozzuto.
Regardless if you are climbing in your current role or looking for something new, here are 4 key strategies from our interview to help you to be intentional when networking:
- Network with others who will believe in you and push you to get uncomfortable.
- Ask: What is the end result I want, and what relationships do I need to build to get there?
- Give before you receive.
- Build or sharpen the necessary skills along the way.
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Want to Put Groundhog Day to Rest?
Want to Put Groundhog Day to Rest?
If days, weeks and even months feel blurred, and overwhelm is a constant companion, you are most certainly not alone. Groundhog Day is an uncomfortable and unsustainable (yet common!) place to be, and it’s not where creativity, productivity, innovative ability or joy live.
Here are a couple things you can do RIGHT NOW to help go from feeling like you're "spinning", depleted and not in control... to feeling grounded, calm, and on purpose.
Watch My Video with the Tools to Put Groundhog Day to Rest.
It’s the perfect time to take a little control back. With all that has transpired over the past few months, including the loss of one of the most courageous female leaders and champions of equality, it’s never been a better time to make a 1-degree shift that could create big change for ourselves and for others.
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3 Steps to Courageous Allyship
3 Steps to Courageous Allyship
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Often times growth, progress and change require risk.
When an Olympic hopeful in equestrian show-jumping decides to play all out, she may decide to cut inside a jump to shave off precious time from the clock rather than choose a safer route to allow more time to get her horse balanced and straight.
If she plays all out, she takes a big risk.
Her horse may not be as able to clear the fence therefore taking down a rail and incur 4 or more faults. This would likely knock her out of qualifying for the Olympic team.
Growing and progressing in her sport will require her to take these types of risks.
The reward? Clearing the jump and proving that her sex, age and experience are good enough to contribute to the Olympic team, therefore creating a ripple effect, inspiring other young riders to work hard and take strategic chances as well.
Being a courageous ally requires risk as well.
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Podcast Episode #52: "Empowering Women and Girls in Tech to Dream Big" - an Interview with Kim Emerson
Empowering Women and Girls in Tech to Dream Big
I had the honor of interviewing angel investor, marketing strategist, Founder, House of Thor and a champion of women and girls, Kim Emerson. Kim was inspired at a young age by her grandfather who pushed her to do well in school. After graduating from Cornell as one of 20 women in a class of 200 in the Electrical Engineering Department, Kim soon became an international influencer in the tech industry. She is also a firm supporter of the Everyone Matters Ministries (www.everyonemattersministries.com) and Girls in Tech (www.girlsintech.org).
Here are a couple of the main take-aways from our impactful conversation:
- Have a growth mindset, so you can take criticism and learn
- Don’t give up. Struggle is part of the process
- By helping women in the workforce, you’re helping the potential of the company
- Always share your gifts and help others
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YOUR Voice Matters (a Lot!)
YOUR Voice Matters (a Lot!)
First and foremost, how are you doing? We are a community of world-class doers and change agents, but we are also human. Send me an email (I respond to all my emails myself:). Drop me a line, and let me know or just write it down in a journal. If nothing else, it will be a cathartic check-in with yourself. Be honest. No judgement. From here, we can move forward, together.
Let’s talk about YOUR voice for a moment. It matters, A LOT. Whether you consider yourself a world-class performer or not, YOU ARE. Whether you are feeling on your A-Game right now or feeling defeated, depleted and down, I’d like you to think about who needs you to step up right now. If you are able, let's dig deep for him, her, or them. If you are not able right now, know that we care about you, A LOT and we are cheering you on.
Our cumulative voices add up to a movement that can change the world! Isn’t it time to...
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