I Teach Ambitious Women the Language of Corporate Power
I Teach Ambitious Women the Language of Corporate Power
Small language choices can make you sound confident and authoritative Download the Chart Most people think credibility at work comes from experience, intelligence, or results. Yes, those things matter, but they are not the only signals people use to decide …
From an early age, girls are taught to be agreeable, and to avoid threatening male authority. Here’s an uncomfortable truth. From an early age, girls are taught—both explicitly and implicitly—that their role is to accommodate, to be agreeable, and to …
If you’re serious about leading with clarity, confidence, and credibility, it’s worth checking yourself on these four tendencies. Even the most well-intentioned leaders can fall into patterns that gradually erode trust, morale, and performance. These behaviors aren’t always dramatic or …
I’ve had multiple clients ask me how to handle mansplaining, so this blog is for them. Many of us have been there. Someone explains something to us in a condescending way, assuming we don’t know what we’re talking about. When …
Learn How to Lead Using Language Many people believe leadership comes with a title. Research suggests otherwise. Studies from MIT Sloan show that in ambiguous leadership situations, people often defer to perceived status rather than actual expertise. In other words, …
For me the ability to travel equals success Success doesn’t just happen. It’s not magic, luck, or some secret sauce only a few women get access to. It’s built. Decision by decision. Habit by habit. You don’t need to overhaul …
Being liked doesn’t always lead to advancement Women were taught early on that being liked is a kind of social currency. If people like you, you’ll succeed. If people like you, you’ll be safe at work. If people like you, …