A Woman Enlightened blog series
LeadHERship
Executive leadership, career strategy, AI, workforce management, and workplace influence.
20 entries found
LeadHERshipOctober 14, 2026Skills Alone Will Not Save the CultureI would not let a leadership team talk about reskilling without also talking about trust.Leadership & WorkLeading theme
LeadHERshipOctober 7, 2026The Return of the Manager Is Not a Step BackI would put this question in front of any executive team flattening work right now: What did we ask managers to carry before we decided we needed fewer of them?Leadership & WorkLeading theme
LeadHERshipSeptember 30, 2026The Manager Cannot Be the AI StrategyI would ask every executive team one uncomfortable question: Have we made managers responsible for an AI transformation we have not equipped them to lead?Leadership & WorkLeading theme
LeadHERshipSeptember 23, 2026The AI Rules Are Not the CultureIf I were sitting with a senior leadership team right now, I would ask a plain question: Do your people know what responsible AI use actually looks like in the work?Leadership & WorkLeading theme
LeadHERshipSeptember 16, 2026When Urgency Becomes the Operating ModelI would put one question in the center of the leadership table: What are we teaching people when nearly everything arrives as urgent?Identity & BecomingLeading theme
LeadHERshipSeptember 9, 2026Purpose Has to Reach the WorkI would put one question in the center of the leadership table right now: When everything around the work keeps changing, what are we asking purpose to do?Leadership & WorkLeading theme
LeadHERshipSeptember 2, 2026If Leaders Are Learning AI, Why Are Employees Still Guessing?I would put one question in the center of the leadership table right now: Are we learning AI faster than we are helping our people understand how work is actually changing?Leadership & WorkLeading theme
LeadHERshipAugust 26, 2026The Room Is Wider Than Your Leadership PlaybookIf we were sitting around a table today, I would put one question in the center: What are we seeing in our own organizations that the leadership playbooks we inherited no longer explain?Leadership & WorkLeading theme- LeadHERshipAugust 10, 2026The Strategic NoI've sat in the seat. Fifteen-plus years in it, most of them managing the exact kind of Q4 crunch you're staring down right now. I know what it feels like when the asks start stacking before the budget's even final...Money & FreedomGrowing theme
- LeadHERshipOctober 29, 2025AI. The Leadership Lie That Breaks TrustThere’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...Leadership & WorkLeading theme
- LeadHERshipSeptember 17, 2025Leading in the Age of Distrust & DisruptionThere’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...Leadership & WorkLeading theme
- LeadHERshipSeptember 3, 2025The Labor of Leading Vendors with Relationship and AccountabilityWhen 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 & WorkLeading theme
- LeadHERshipAugust 27, 2025Why AI Is Magical. But Not MagicArtificial 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...Technology & AILeading theme
- LeadHERshipAugust 21, 2025The Power of Saying NoIn 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....Leadership & WorkLeading theme
- LeadHERshipAugust 13, 2025The Meeting Where I Didn’t Speak First. And Won the RoomIn 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...Identity & BecomingLeading theme
- LeadHERshipAugust 6, 2025LeadHERshipLead 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...Identity & BecomingLeading theme
LeadHERshipFebruary 26, 2024Strategic Partnerships: Unlock the Power of Data Analytics in Workforce ManagementIn the fast-paced world of business, organizations are increasingly turning to data analytics to gain insights into their workforce and drive strategic decision-making. By...Leadership & WorkLeading theme
LeadHERshipFebruary 21, 2024Unleashing the Power of Workforce Management in Business StrategyWorkforce management stands as a cornerstone of organizational success, driving efficiency, productivity, and innovation across all facets of business operations. In today's...Leadership & WorkLeading theme
LeadHERshipFebruary 6, 2024Lead with Authenticity: Empowering Women to LeadIn an era where leadership styles are as diverse as the leaders themselves, one factor remains crucial - authenticity. For women in leadership, embodying authenticity is not just...Identity & BecomingLeading theme
LeadHERshipJanuary 25, 2024Triumphing Over Discrimination and Toxic Nice Cultures: The Journey - Recognizing the signsMy journey began with excitement and eagerness as I joined a company lacking a solid workforce management foundation. Yahoo! That is one of my areas of expertise, so I was...Leadership & WorkLeading theme