Matching my circle of concern with my circle of influence enabled me to be far more effective. It’s an idea I picked up from my late great colleague Steven Covey.
Solidarity Starts with Self
Lying next to my mentor Frances Hesselbein on a yoga mat almost a dozen years ago led me to examine the links between self-acceptance, inclusion and solidarity.
Welcome to All Rise
In my first newsletter, I share how my decades of working with women leaders has led to the book I’m working on now, Rising Together.
The evolution of women’s leadership
Strategy+Business offered me the opportunity to write a major article, reflecting on what I’ve witnessed and learned in 30 years observing and working with women leaders and what I see going forward.
What Are Global Gurus?
In February of this year I learned that I had earned the #18 spot on the 2019 list of Top 30 Global Gurus (2020 update: I’m #6!) in the Leadership category. What an honor! What is Global Gurus? Global Gurus is a research organization that selects remarkable leaders who make an impact. In their judging, … Read more
How Women Rise Discussion Guide
You’re welcome to use this free discussion guide for How Women Rise in your organization or book group. Which habits or behaviors described in the book do you believe apply to you? How did reading about them strengthen your awareness of how they affect you? What experiences in your life or work may have shaped … Read more
How Women Can Succeed by Rethinking Old Habits
Female professionals looking to their next promotion or job should identify the self-limiting behaviors that may stand in the way.
Best Business Books 2017: Leadership
This year’s three best business books on leadership are fresh, persuasive, and arresting. Rooted in experience and rigorous data, new work by Sam Walker, Chris Fussell and Susan David supports a timeless and intuitive truth: that excellence is defined by the human values of flexibility, humility, and the courage.
It’s All Cass Sunstein’s Default
Constitutional and administrative law professor Cass Sunstein believes that with a little intervention, we can all have the freedom to choose wisely. Over the years he has brought his insights of behavioral science into the realms of law, public policy, and regulation.
Helping Women Leaders Plot their Next Career Move
In the fall of 2017, twenty senior women gathered for a weekend retreat in Manhattan to discuss their upcoming career transitions. Several had worked for the government, others were from the private sector. All had just retired or were planning to do so. Eager to put their lifetime of skills to work, they had come together for a program called Mission: Getting to Next (MGTN).