Category: Career Corner

• LeadHERship: AI — The Leadership Lie That Breaks Trust

  There’s a growing trend in corporate culture that looks like integrity from the outside…but collapses the moment real pressure hits. It’s referred to as Artificial Integrity. It shows up in leaders who: …while privately withholding information, undermining others, or bending truth to protect their image or influence. They perform integrity —but don’t practice it. How…

• LeadHERship Wednesday: Leading in the Age of Distrust & Disruption

  There’s a survey out this month that says a lot of Americans are deeply dissatisfied with leadership across business, education, healthcare, and public service.People don’t just want competence anymore—they want leaders they can trust, who understand real life and act with transparency. Today’s “hot topics” — from inflation to return-to-office mandates, labor shortages, vendor pressures,…

• LeadHERship: The Labor of Leading Vendors with Relationship and Accountability

  When people think of labor, they often picture physical work or long hours at the office. But there’s another kind of labor that’s less visible yet just as vital: the labor of leadership. Nowhere is this more evident than in how we lead our vendors. Too often, vendor management is reduced to numbers: cost savings,…

• LeadHERship Wednesday: Why AI Is Magical—But Not Magic

  Artificial Intelligence (AI) feels magical sometimes.It can analyze thousands of data points in seconds.It can generate content, predict trends, and surface insights that would take humans hours—or even days. But here’s the truth leaders must understand: AI is not magic.It gets things wrong. It reflects the biases of the data it learns from. And without…

• LeadHERship Wednesday: The Power of Saying No

  In leadership, every yes is a decision. And every yes carries a cost. Last week, I was presented an opportunity that looked great on the surface: visibility, impact, excitement. But deep down, I knew the timing was wrong. Saying yes would have spread me and my team too thin. So, I said no. Why Saying…

• LeadHERship Wednesday: The Meeting Where I Didn’t Speak First—And Won the Room

  In my early leadership days, I thought my value was tied to how quickly I could respond.Jump into a discussion.Offer a solution.Be the first voice in the room. But I’ve learned something that’s completely shifted my approach:Sometimes the most powerful thing a leader can do is wait. The Power of the Pause Last week, in…

• LeadHERship Wednesday

  Lead Like a Woman—Not Like a Man in a Pantsuit When I first stepped into leadership, I tried to blend in.I lowered my voice, straightened my spine, and mimicked the men in the room. No emotion. No warmth. All control. I believed power had a shape and it didn’t look like me. But over time,…

• Strategic Partnerships: Unlock the Power of Data Analytics in Workforce Management

  

  In the fast-paced business world, data analytics is crucial for managing the workforce, improving efficiency, and achieving business goals. Data infrastructure and accuracy are key, enabling organizations to track performance, make informed decisions, and drive collaboration between workforce management and data analytics teams. Embracing this partnership can lead to sustained success and competitive advantage.

• Unleashing the Power of Workforce Management in Business Strategy

  

  Workforce management is crucial for organizational success, enhancing operational efficiency, fostering employee engagement, and driving strategic decision-making. It aligns human capital with business objectives, utilizing data-driven insights to optimize resources and talent. Prioritizing workforce management is paramount for sustainable growth and maintaining a competitive edge in today’s dynamic business landscape.

• Lead with Authenticity: Empowering Women to Lead

  

  In today’s diverse leadership landscape, authenticity is paramount, especially for women. Leading authentically for women means reshaping leadership culture, influencing positively, and driving effective change. To ensure authenticity, leaders should show consistency, vulnerability, natural leadership style, prioritize self-reflection and growth, and encourage authenticity in others. This commitment is not just a strategy but a powerful…