Executive Body Language Mistakes That Undermine Women Leaders: 7 Critical Errors to Avoid
Research-backed body language corrections that help women executives command respect and project authentic authority Quick Answer The most damaging body language mistakes for women executives include shrinking posture (taking up minimal space), avoiding eye contact during key moments, using excessive self-soothing gestures, positioning themselves at…
How to Command Respect in Male-Dominated Boardrooms: 8 Proven Strategies
Evidence-based techniques for women leaders to build credibility and influence in high-stakes executive meetings Quick Answer To command respect in male-dominated boardrooms, women leaders must combine strategic preparation with confident execution: arrive early to build relationships, speak with conviction using data-driven language, claim physical space…
Vision Boards: Design Your Dream Life (And Make It Happen)
We’ve all been there—scrolling through Instagram, seeing someone else living that dream life with the perfect career, relationship, home, or travels, and thinking, “When’s my turn?” The good news? Your turn starts right now, with one surprisingly powerful tool: the vision board. No, we’re not…
10 Team Problem Statements
Struggling with pesky team problems and losing sleep over it? We’ve all been there. That moment in a leadership meeting when everyone knows something’s wrong, but nobody wants to say it out loud. The project’s falling behind. Team morale is sinking. Customer complaints are piling…
The 101 on Constructive Criticism
Let’s be honest—no one wakes up excited about giving criticism. As a leader who values relationships, you want to be seen as supportive. Thinking about pointing out someone’s shortcomings probably makes your stomach knot up. You’d rather focus on positivity, team harmony, and making people…
Intrinsic Motivation in Leadership
As a leader who values relationships and supportive environments, you’ve likely experienced the frustration of trying to motivate your team through traditional approaches. Perhaps you’ve offered incentives only to see interest fade once the reward is given. Maybe you’ve tried cheerleading but felt inauthentic or…
Leader Self-Care: How Self-Love Creates Stronger Teams (Research-Backed)
As a leader who values relationships, support, and creating positive environments, you likely devote significant energy to taking care of your team members. You listen to their concerns, celebrate their wins, accommodate their needs, and do everything possible to help them thrive. Your empathy and…
Empathy vs Sympathy in Leadership
As a leader who values relationships and emotional intelligence, you’ve likely heard the terms “empathy” and “sympathy” tossed around in books, podcasts, and leadership seminars. Perhaps you’ve even been told you need more of one and less of the other to be truly effective. But…
