A Leader’s Reading List for 2023
Dive into issues around career advancement and leadership. Stop saying “sorry”. Start saying “no”.Creating boundaries and setting a fence around the things that really matter in your work is a...
View ArticleWhat does gender have to do with negotiation?
Do you ever wonder how people perceive you during a negotiation? When you think about the positive impression you want to make, certain postures, comments, and gestures will come to mind. Inevitably,...
View ArticleTaking parental leave as a founder: Setting you and your team up for success
Why am I writing this? I wrote in 2021 about the challenges of considering starting a family alongside being a founder of your own business. As the co-founder of a Venture Capital fund called Ada...
View ArticleConverting Gateway Disruptions into Personal Transformations
Disruption is an incredible invitation. I know, I know. That statement sounds so Pollyann-ish with its sentiment of transforming upheaval into goodness. But stay with me. I’ve conducted a decade’s...
View ArticleAutonomy is all-powerful in the new workplace. Start with these 7 must-have...
Now more than ever, employers want to know that workers are fully in charge. As if the complexities of accelerating technology, climate change, and globalization weren’t enough to create a sense of...
View ArticleWinning the competition against yourself
Hey! We’re trying out a few new AI-generated photos for our headers. Let us know what you think! Simone Biles, the US gymnast who famously left the 2021 Tokyo Olympics voluntarily, recently returned to...
View ArticleThe power of feminine traits in leadership
Leadership qualities are not inherently masculine or feminine, but a blend of traits and skills that can be harnessed by anyone. However, there’s been a growing appreciation for the unique strengths...
View ArticleThe Invisible Saboteur: How Imposter Syndrome Silenced Me (and How to Fight...
Have you ever stood on the precipice of success, gazed into the bright expanse of your potential, and thought, “What if they find out I have no idea what I’m doing?” If you just nodded, welcome to the...
View ArticleHow to Succeed in a World Not Set Up for You
Being a woman in tech and engineering comes with a unique set of challenges. Earlier in my career, I didn’t have examples of female leaders to model my management style after. So, I created my own. I...
View ArticleTaking on Imposter Syndrome Head On
Below is an excerpt from Coline Monsarrat’s new book, You Are Not an Imposter: Unlock Your True Potential So You Can Thrive in Life. Part memoir and part guide, Monsarrat’s book reveals how imposter...
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