Category: Leadership Strategies/Tips

Hi there! Let’s talk about blanket statements, which are sometimes called sweeping generalizations. These are broad statements that apply a general rule to an entire group without considering individual differences. They can oversimplify complex issues and lead to misunderstandings or unfair judgments. Here are some examples of blanket statements:“Lawyers are greedy and dishonest.”“Millennials are entitled…

The other day, I was in an athletic store and saw a sign that read: “Energy Creates Energy. Get Moving.” While moving is not generally a big part of speaking up (particularly these days), having energy is! Despite this fact, the majority of people are more concerned with content than they are with how they…

Authenticity is all the rage—and for good reason. After all, who wants a communicator who appears fake or disingenuous? Here’s the challenge: what does authenticity really mean? Are you most yourself when you are with your parents and grandparents? Or with a romantic partner? Or when you let loose on a Friday night after a…

During the pandemic, I had a terrifying experience. It wasn’t a trip to the grocery store. Or using zoom to present virtually for the first time. I agreed to take my daughter skydiving on her 18th birthday. There we were, strapped to our respective guides in a small plane soaring up to 18,000 feet. My…

Recently I was honored to speak at a conference about compelling communication. My audience was a group of women surgeons who were collectively a brilliant, accomplished bunch. Yet unfortunately, and unsurprisingly, they shared their frustrations about not being treated with the same respect as their male counterparts. One example? Male resident physicians are selected for…

The pandemic may be over, but the ways in which we work have changed forever. Hybrid events and teleconferencing are here to stay. As much as we are over meeting-by-screen, there are some benefits. Just last week, I was face to face – er, screen to screen – with coaching clients in Dubai and London…