The (anonymous) behind the scenes data is from dozens of my coaching calls with female executives and rising leaders about what they are most concerned about and what is pushing them to the brink.

What I am hearing (combined with what the newest research is confirming) is that most organizations are operating on two significant myths.

Getting clear on both of them is where the real work begins.

The first myth: Saying ‘yes’ is best.

When a team member is excited or a role goes unfilled, rising femal...

Empowering Your Team to Deliver Technology Solutions On Time

In case you missed my LIVE interview with the remarkable Calline Sanchez (VP of Global TSS Service Planning and Premium Support for IBM), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:

• Be open to the diversity of thought and speak it, know that every idea may not be welcomed
• It’s important that you just feel comfort in your own personal voice and your ideas
• Challenge yourself by asking, “how do I stay relevant?”
• Always consistent
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Ever Regretted NOT Speaking Up?

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Have you ever had a birthday come and go when you received nothing? No recognition, no card, no special dinner. Nothin'! That happened to me a while back, and it felt like I was invisible and no one cared. The reality was that the most important people in my life cared, but it somehow slipped their busy minds.

See, it’s a human drive to be acknowledged and validated. For example, "Happy birthday!" "Can we spend some time togethe...