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Strategies to Become a Better Virtual or Hybrid Leader

Despite high-profile examples of organizations requiring employees to return to the office, the reality is that plenty of leaders continue to find themselves in the position of managing employees who don’t routinely share the same working space. Many organizations have made the commitment to continue to tap a wider talent pool, to allow for the […]

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3 Pieces of (Bad) Leadership Advice Women Get

Women in leadership get a lot of advice, most of it unhelpful. The first step in finding our way is to recognize and reject poor direction, so let’s take a look at three main types of advice served up to women by career gurus: Lean in Aim to please Walk the tightrope 1. Lean in. […]

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Career Development: Updating the State of Employees’ Interests

In Promotions Are SO Yesterday, I introduced the idea of the Multidimensional Career and a framework that expands the definition of career development. Rather than conflating growth with the traditional upward trajectory of promotions, positions, and moves, this framework offers seven alternate ways employees can grow – right within the context of their own careers. […]

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Lessons from the Barbie Movie on ‘Kengagement’ and Upskilling

I have to admit that I wasn’t expecting much as I dressed in pink and headed off with the family to see Barbie last weekend. Without spoiling the plot for those of you who have yet to see it, this movie offers a surprising commentary on such things as aging, the patriarchy, development, and even […]

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Lessons in Stumbling and SetBacks from the Big Top

Experiencing stumbles and setbacks can teach us a lot about ourselves – a lot about being a leader. I was reflecting on a stage production of Circus 1903 I attended several years ago. It was a variety show featuring turn-of-the-century circus acts. The audience enjoyed heart-stopping performances from high-wire artists, aerialists, contortionists, and acrobats from […]

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Announcing ChatJWG – Our Own ‘GrowBot’ is at Your Service

I’m not going to lie. When I was first introduced to ChatGPT, it absolutely terrified me. Was it going to: Automate the task and talent of writing that I find joy in? Transform my craft into a commodity? Render a skill set I’ve worked hard to hone irrelevant? Rather than sit with the fear, my […]

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