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4 Things Your Boss Won’t Tell You About Advancing Your Career
A vice president of a financial company once told me, “Make a plan—or someone else will
By Jo Miller
The Perfect Come-back to Matt Lauer’s Dumb, Sexist, Interview Question
On Thursday, Today Show host Matt Lauer asked GM CEO Mary Barra this question about her
By Jo Miller
Know Your Niche: 5 Leadership Quotes about Finding Your Career Sweet Spot
Have you ever asked yourself “What’s my career superpower?” Okay, maybe not, but before you roll
By Jo Miller
6 Secrets of Women Who Get Promoted (Slideshow)
Are you capable of more than the job you are doing today? Here are 6 things
By Jo Miller
8 Ways to Stay Motivated and Engaged (Slideshow)
We’ve all had days where we felt crushed by our workload. Here are eight ways to
By Jo Miller
When to Say No to Stretch Assignments
If you’re like most professionals, you’ll eventually reach a point in your career when you realize
By Jo Miller
4 Ways to Quickly Build Influence at a New Job
Congratulations. You got the job! Now the real challenge begins: hitting the ground running. I once interviewed
By Jo Miller
Influencing Upward: How to “Lead Your Leaders”
Have you ever been in a situation where you feel like you just can’t get through
By Jo Miller
4 Ways To Lead In A Meeting When You’re Not The Meeting Leader
If you view meetings as a necessary evil to suffer through, you might be missing out
By Jo Miller
Ask an Exec: 4 Ways to Advance Your Career
“What are those gaps between expectation and performance, and how can women overcome them to advance
By Jo Miller
Are You On Fire… Or Burned Out? What Top Leaders Do to Stay Motivated at Work
It happens to all of us at some point: a slight dip in motivation, a troubling
By Jo Miller
Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Office Politics
Office politics. Cliques. Hierarchies. Alignments. Can’t live with ‘em, can’t do business without ‘em. But what
By Jo Miller
Ask An Exec: Winning at the Game of Office Politics
Office politics is a game that can be difficult to win, but if you want to
By Jo Miller
4 Characteristics of Leaders Who Get Hired and Promoted
Imagine if you had the opportunity to sit down with a senior executive and get the
By Jo Miller
Tips for Getting to the Top Floor – 3 Simple Ways to Upgrade Your Elevator Pitch
Is your elevator pitch elevating your career all the way to the top? Or is it
By Jo Miller
Want to be more strategic? Here are 6 questions to ask yourself.
Have you ever been told that you need to be less tactical? If you moved a
By Jo Miller
Ask an Exec: 3 Components of a Good Strategy
What’s the most challenging career transition for any up-and-coming leader to make? Without a doubt, it
By Jo Miller
How to Build Your Brand as an Emerging Leader: Free Four-Part Video Series
Are you the best kept secret in your organization? Don’t be! In our new free four-part
By Jo Miller
The Top 5 Most-Read Articles This Month
In case you didn’t get a chance to browse the blog in the past month, here
By Jo Miller
Are You Climbing a Ladder – Or a Lattice? The Surprising Answers from Three Women Leaders
When it comes to moving forward in your career, there are two divergent paths: the ladder
By Jo Miller
Nancy’s Kickass Response to the Salary Question
When you’re interviewing for a new job it’s all but inevitable that you’ll need to answer
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Find a need and take the lead.
In last month’s webinar I had the pleasure of interviewing two amazing leaders, Nina Bhatti who
By Jo Miller
Influencing Without Authority—Using Your Six Sources of Influence
I am in the difficult situation of being unofficial project lead, responsible for team performance to
By Jo Miller
The Rules of the Game: Pay Attention to Office Politics If You Want to Win the Corner Office
Have you ever wondered if playing the game of office politics is necessary to be successful?
By Jo Miller
Demographic Shifts: Why Now is the Time to Raise Your Hand for Management Responsibilities
Feel that? It could be one of the many seismic demographic shifts taking place in the
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Lean in, lead on, kick butt and take names!
Here at Be Leaderly, we don’t believe in leaning in. We believe you should lean in,
By Jo Miller
The Useful Trick for Finding a Mentor Outside Your Network
I was facilitating a leadership workshop recently when the subject of mentors came up. One participant
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Opportunity does not come gift-wrapped. You must take risks.
Want to be excited to come to work on Monday morning? Nina Bhatti has a suggestion
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Take the lead. Lift others up as you climb.
At Be Leaderly, our mission is a simple one: To provide proven career strategies that help
By Jo Miller
Calling All Angels: How Women Can Close the Angel Investment Gap
Sponsored by Pipeline Fellowship. You’re familiar with the gender pay gap. But have you heard? There’s
By Jo Miller
Ask an Exec – 4 Steps for Establishing Credibility and Influence
For many women leaders, their biggest question about being a better leader has to do with
By Jo Miller
6 Critical Missteps That Hurt Your Career Advancement
Let’s face it: it isn’t easy to break out and establish yourself as an up-and-coming leader
By Jo Miller
5 Ways to be a Leader, Not a Manager
Have you ever wondered about the difference between a manager and a leader? Jennifer Hill has.
By Jo Miller
Ask Jo: Six Ways to Take Charge of Your Career
I’m interested in advancing my career. I am currently working on an individual development plan for
By Jo Miller
The “Secret Sauce” Leaders Have and How You Can Get it, Too
You’ve probably heard that part of what it takes to get promoted at work, advance in
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Bouncing back from problems and stuff with more power and more smarts.
Happy Monday! A 15-year-old high school student once defined resilience as “Bouncing back from problems and
By Jo Miller
How to Become a Key Influencer (Podcast)
Your playing small does not serve the world. Be a leader rather than a follower. Be
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Mentors talk with you, sponsors talk about you.
What’s the difference between a mentor and a sponsor? Speaking with Fortune, Heather Foust-Cummings, Catalyst’s senior
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Don’t wait for permission or an invitation to be a leader.
If you believe you are capable of more than the job you are in today, don’t
By Jo Miller
How to Shut Down a Colleague Who Takes Credit for Your Work
Has this ever happened to you? You’re in a meeting and the unthinkable happens: a colleague
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: A new take on an old favorite
My kickass awesome Aussie mum sent me this video of Christine Lagarde, head of the International
By Jo Miller
How to Manage Former Peers
Let’s talk about a potentially awkward situation. You get a new role and suddenly this means
By Jo Miller
3 Things to Know Before Embarking on an International Job Assignment
As corporations expand across borders and move into new markets, the business world is truly becoming
By Jo Miller
How do I build influencing skills?
I got an email today from Amy, who works in the energy industry. She asked, “My
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Mentors can help you skill up, but sponsors help you move up.
What’s the difference between a mentor and a sponsor? Mentors can help you skill up, but
By Jo Miller
Ask Jo: You’re Told You’re Not Aggressive Enough? Here Are 4 Ways to Respond.
Question: I had my midyear review and received feedback that I am not perceived as being aggressive
By Jo Miller
Four Types of Questions To Ask Your Mentor
Have conversations with your mentor gotten a bit repetitive lately? Perhaps you approached someone you admire,
By Jo Miller
What Leaders Say When They Don’t Know the Answer
You’re in a meeting, just wrapping up your status update, and things are going well. The
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: When life hands you lemons…
Happy Monday. I hope your week is off to a good start, but just in case
By Jo Miller
How to Overcome Office Politics with the Shadow Organization Map (Video)
You probably hate dealing with office politics, but as research by the Center for Creative Leadership
By Jo Miller
No Risk, No Reward: The Power of Risk Taking for Your Career
“If you’re not taking risks in your career,” says Valerie Oswalt, vice president of sales, west area
By Jo Miller
Ask an Exec: Dealing with Difficult Conversations at Work
Did you notice? The title of this article is not “Dealing with difficult people” but, instead,
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Don’t just do it. Lead it.
It’s possibly the toughest transition you’ll make in your career: The transition from doing to leading. If
By Jo Miller
Webinar: Motivating Yourself and Others, on Tuesday, October 28
Let’s face it – we’ve all had days where we felt overwhelmed by our workload. Could
By Jo Miller
Podcast: Build Your Brand as an Emerging Leader
You already have a personal brand. Yes, you do! The people who work with you have
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Lead from where you are…
It was the shortest, weirdest, most energizing business meeting I think I have ever participated in. Months
By Jo Miller
Want to be a leader not a doer? Here are three things to try.
It’s possibly the toughest transition you’ll make in your career: the shift from doing to leading.
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Mentors give you perspective. Sponsors give you opportunities
Recently I was working on a presentation about the difference between mentors and sponsors, why you
By Jo Miller
Quotivations: Quotes about motivating yourself and others
Here’s a welcome bonus from having a webinar about motivation: You learn a whole lot of new
By Jo Miller
Ask Jo: Five Key People You Need in Your Network
To maximize your time while you expand your network, consider starting with The Five Key People You
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Take the lead (like a boss!)
Here at BeLeaderly.com, we don’t believe in waiting for permission or an invitation to be a
By Jo Miller
My all-time favorite rebranding story (video)
This, by far, is my favorite rebranding story… of all time! It’s about a junior team-member
By Jo Miller
How to be a successful boss: Expert chat
Wondering how to be a successful manager? I joined a panel of management experts at Guardian
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: If your actions create a legacy…
If you’ve attended one of my Poised for Leadership workshops you’ll know that as a trainer
By Jo Miller
Why you should be speaking on panels (And how to be an awesome panelist!)
Getting comfortable with public speaking is a must if you want to raise your profile as
By Jo Miller
Thinking about asking for a promotion? Don’t underestimate your readiness!
Have you been thinking about asking for a promotion? Don’t underestimate your readiness. Imagine you were given your
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Don’t think outside the box. Think like there is no box.
If you’re stuck in a routine that’s limiting your creativity or you’re faced with a challenging
By Jo Miller
Personal Brand Rehab: How to redefine the way you’re perceived at work.
Whether you know it or not, you already have a personal brand. Really—you do! Everyone has
By Jo Miller
Thank you
If you’re celebrating Thanksgiving today, may your day be filled with good food, great company, safe
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Nobody gives you power…
Roseanne Barr had said some crazy stuff, like “You’re only seventeen, you’re too young to have
By Jo Miller
Want to become a better negotiator? Think like an accountant.
Want to become a better negotiator? Think about learning more about your organization’s budget, balance sheet
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Strategy is just a fancy word for coming up with a long-term plan and putting it into action.
Do you want to be more strategic? Being strategic sounds like a good thing to be,
By Jo Miller
Energize Your Women’s Initiative: A Q & A with Christina Roberts of Siemens
Christina Roberts is the immediate past Chair of the Women’s Information Network for Siemens (WIN@S), and
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: We need to change the delusion…to burn out in order to succeed.
“We need to change the delusion that we need to burn out in order to succeed.
By Jo Miller
Your next career move: The ladder or the lattice?
When it comes to moving forward in your career, there are two paths you can take:
By Jo Miller
Peace on Earth
While Ann and I were rushing to complete a final newsletter of the year and send out a batch
By Jo Miller
14 favorite leadership quotes of 2014 (slideshow)
Every Monday morning at www.BeLeaderly.com we post a new leadership quote. Here are our top 14
By Jo Miller
Sponsors: The People Who Can Open More Career Doors Than You Ever Thought Possible
If you want to advance your career, having a mentor isn’t enough anymore. Don’t get me
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Give your dreams deadlines
A mentor once told me that goals are dreams with deadlines. So don’t just set new
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: A goal without a plan is just a wish.
Reminder: A goal without a plan is not really a goal… It’s just a wish! What are
By Jo Miller
The best of 2014
As we count down the final few days remaining in 2014, we’ll be sharing the ten
By Jo Miller
3 challenges for a leaderly new year
I’m sure you’re thinking about the year ahead and what you’d like to make of it.
By Jo Miller
Are you the best kept secret in your organization? (Video)
Are you the best kept secret in your organization? Don’t be! In this free video series,
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: If you never try, you’ll never know.
Want to be recognized as an up-and-coming leader? Don’t wait for someone to promote you, or
By Jo Miller
Overcoming obstacles to become an effective leader
I spoke with Jenna Connour at LocalJobNetwork Radio about the challenges women still face in the
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: When the best leader’s work is done…
I love this quote from Chinese philosopher and poet, Lao Tzu (believed to be the author
By Jo Miller
How to be More Influential in Your Current Role
I was interviewed for this article at Retaildietitians.com. With their permission, I’m pleased to share it
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: If you can dream it, you can lead it.
There’s a delightful quote that goes, “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Inspiring
By Jo Miller
11 reasons why you should drop everything and follow Nora Denzel on Twitter
Drop everything, head on over to Twitter and follow @ndenzel. I’m serious — do it now! Here
By Jo Miller
Webinar: The Language of Leadership on Tuesday, February 24
Got something to say? How you say it matters. Carefully chosen words can maximize your leadership
By Jo Miller
How to vastly improve your speaking presentations in 15 minutes
You know how fifteen minutes could save you 15% or more on your car insurance? Well,
By Jo Miller
Ask Jo: Interviewing for a new job with a current employer.
Question: Jo, can I pick your brain about a quick question that I have? I am interviewing
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: If you don’t take risks…
It’s human nature to avoid risks. But in a psychological phenomenon known as “negativity bias,” we
By Jo Miller
How to Be Promotable: Two Quick Tips from a Talent Development Expert
“Develop and empower others. If you cannot be replaced, you cannot be promoted.” — @RobertFSolomon Robert
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Don’t bury your failures…
“Don’t bury your failures. Let them inspire you.” —Robert Kiyosaki
By Jo Miller
Should Aspiring Leaders Stay “in the trenches”?
How long should an aspiring leader stay in “the trenches”? Making the leap from “doing” to
By Jo Miller
3 Superpowers Used by Persuasive Leaders
I recently visited the historic campus of Cedar Crest College to speak at the kick-off event
By Jo Miller
4 Strategies for Leading a Totally Overwhelmed Team
“Help!” That was the subject line of an email I received recently from Lisa, the marketing
By Jo Miller
3 Weird Tips for Instant Influence
3 weird tips for instantly increasing your influence I spend a lot of time browsing online
By Jo Miller
How to Pre-Sell Your Ideas Before a Big Meeting
When it comes to giving persuasive presentations to senior executives, never underestimate what you can accomplish
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Develop and empower others.
“Develop and empower others. If you cannot be replaced you cannot be promoted.” — Robert Solomon. Robbie
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Having a bad boss isn’t your fault.
Here’s another great quote from one of our favorite leaders: “Having a bad boss isn’t your fault.
By Jo Miller
To Shine Brightly or Fizzle Out: The Stretch Assignment Dilemma
Photo credit: Adapted from “What Is A Stretch Assignment?” by Tim Sieck. “The stretch assignment challenges
By Jo Miller
We’re celebrating! Win a $100 library of leadership books.
Update: Congratulations to Kerri Zastrow, of Eleva, Wisconsin, winner of the library of eight leadership books!
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Do less. Lead more.
As you prepare for the week ahead, here’s a reminder that no matter what you’re working
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Create a loyal following if you want to get ahead.
As I head to Orlando for the ProjectWorld and World Congress for Business Analysts East conference
By Jo Miller
How I sucked it up, got over my fear, and became really good at public speaking
I haven’t always enjoyed giving speaking presentations. Far from it, in fact. In my late teens,
By Jo Miller
Leaderly quote: Make a plan…
If you want to take charge of your career, here’s some great advice. It was shared
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Sponsorship can come to you in different ways.
“Sponsorship can come to you in different ways. You never know who is watching, so be
By Jo Miller
The winner is… Kerri Zastrow!
Congratulations to Kerri Zastrow of Eleva, Wisconsin. You’re the winner of the library of eight leadership books worth
By Jo Miller
Ask Jo: Stuck! When you’re too valuable to be promoted.
Question: I feel stuck in my current position. I recently asked for a promotion but was told
By Jo Miller
Passing “The Eyebrow Test”: How to win your next pitch by perfecting your patter
Does your elevator pitch pass the “Eyebrow Test”? Coined by Sam Horn, founder of The Intrigue
By Jo Miller
Do You Have the Skill That Makes You Look More Credible, Confident, and Capable?
Want to expand your reach as a leader? Deloitte partner Jennifer Knickerbocker has a tip for
By Jo Miller
Leaderly quote: Don’t be afraid to jump in a puddle…
Want to make a splash? Chloe Pink (the world’s youngest business coach for girls!) has some
By Jo Miller
3 new books to help you lead, climb and thrive
Wow, what a week it has been for new leadership books! Here are three that caught my attention
By Jo Miller
Leaderly quote: Leadership is taken, not given.
I once had the pleasure of interviewing Katherine Durham for a webinar in my series for
By Jo Miller
Meeting, interrupted: Three keys to regaining control after someone hijacks your meeting
At a recent corporate leadership event for high-potential women, one attendee raised her hand and asked
By Jo Miller
Leaderly quote: Managers light a fire under people…
Hello and happy Monday! Here’s your leaderly quote for the day: “Managers light a fire under
By Jo Miller
3 new norms of promoting professional successes in the digital age
Struggling with how to promote your professional successes as part of your workplace brand? You’re in
By Jo Miller
Don’t be a professional pretzel! It’s better when you’re authentic at work
Have you ever been a professional pretzel? In my mid twenties, I was. Let me explain:
By Jo Miller
Leaderly quote: Fill your sandbox with people you love and those who play fair.
Here’s some leaderly advice for the week ahead, from Chloe Pink: “Fill your sandbox with people
By Jo Miller
Don’t hire a copycat of yourself
After leaving the relative security of fourteen years with Microsoft, Diane Janknegt took a leap into
By Jo Miller
How to Uncover the Career Opportunities Hiding in Plain Sight
Some people have all the career luck. You know the ones I’m talking about: They get
By Jo Miller
Leaderly quote: If you haven’t had a major fail in your career…
“If you haven’t had a major fail in your career — face-plant level — you aren’t
By Jo Miller
“No” is a Complete Sentence: A Leadership Lesson from Peggy Olson
I’ll miss Peggy Olson. For me, Mad Men was all about Peggy’s remarkable career ascent from
By Jo Miller
Leaderly quote: Brand your ideas so no one can hijack them.
Luann Pendy, Ph.D. is senior vice president of global quality at Medtronic, where she leads quality
By Jo Miller
15 Leadership Lists to Help You Engage, Inspire and Motivate Others
I love a good list. How about you? Here at Be Leaderly, many of our most-shared,
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Be a Star
Want to be a rockstar at work this week? Chloe Pink has some advice on how
By Jo Miller
Ask Jo: What’s the best way to approach a mentor?
Question: I am interested to know what the best way is to approach a potential mentor.
By Jo Miller
5 Ways to be Recognized as High Potential
There’s never been a better time to develop your leadership skills. According to Deloitte’s 2014 Millennial
By Jo Miller
Transition from Doing to Leading (Podcast, 12 minutes)
I always have such a great time chatting with Sarah Westall of Business Game Changers. In
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Call Others Into Leadership With You.
During a recent webinar, I spoke with Jacobia Solomon, Mimeo’s VP of Engineering, about the importance
By Jo Miller
The Top 5 Most-Read Articles This Month
Hello leaderlies! I am thrilled to report that we reached a major new milestone this month:
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Differentiate Yourself
What does it take to thrive when you work in a highly competitive team? When a
By Jo Miller
Emerging Leader Spotlight: Molly Hansen
Every month we invite an emerging leader we admire to share her leadership journey. We ask
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Become an Asset to Someone You Aspire to Be Like
Want to find yourself an influential sponsor? Here’s a great tip from Sandra Veszi Einhorn, who
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Brag About What Your People are Doing.
“Brag about what your people and team are doing. Build them up and help them find
By Jo Miller
3 Ways to Stand Up and Be Heard When You’re on a Competitive Team
Who doesn’t love to work on a high-performing team? It’s motivating to work with smart, dedicated
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: You are the CEO of You
You don’t need to wait for someone else’s permission to be a leader. As our dear
By Jo Miller
25 Songs For Your Leadership Playlist
What are your all-time favorite leadership songs — the ones that make you feel fired up,
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Dare to emphasize your weaknesses.
“Don’t be afraid to hire people who are much, much smarter than you are,” says Diane
By Jo Miller
Social and Emotional Intelligence: What I Learned From Being Fired From My First Job.
Before I became a leadership coach, before I started this blog, and long before I traveled
By Jo Miller
Helping Women Become Leaders at eBay, LinkedIn, Amazon and More: My Conversation with Irish Tech News
I’m not Irish, nor am I in tech. Nonetheless, I was thrilled to be interviewed for
By Jo Miller
Poised for Leadership Workshop on September 1 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Wondering how to become a leader? Join me for Poised for Leadership, a workshop for emerging
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Lead. Climb. Thrive. (It’s our one-year anniversary!)
It’s been one year since Be Leaderly launched with this simple mission: To provide proven career
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: When people have trust in you, trust what they see.
“When people have trust in you and believe that you will be good at something, trust
By Jo Miller
8 Types of Courage for Aspiring Leaders
“The truth is that courage resides within you; you must simply decide to embrace it.” —
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: If you’re going to grow…
Risk-taking is a constant theme here at Be Leaderly. If you aspire to lead, climb, and
By Jo Miller
Ask Jo: The Scariest Thing About Becoming a Leader
Question: “What is the scariest thing about becoming a leader that you only find out once
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Choose gigs that feed your soul.
Here’s another great quote from the very wonderful Sara Sperling, human resources leader and executive coach:
By Jo Miller
The Top 5 Most-Read Articles This Month
Here they are! The most-viewed Be Leaderly articles for the past month. Congratulations to one of
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: By leading others you lead yourself
“By leading others you lead yourself.” — Chloe Pink She’s feisty. She’s fun. She’s Chloe Pink,™
By Jo Miller
Emerging Leader Spotlight: Chandler Elizabeth Hatton
Every month we ask an emerging leader we admire to share what she is doing to
By Jo Miller
4 Questions Successful Leaders Aren’t Afraid to Ask Themselves
To bring out the best in others, you can’t just say, “Do it!” and expect to
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Let’s make sure we’re audacious enough to not leave anything on the table.
Mellody Hobson is amazing. She’s the president of Ariel Investments and chairman of the board of
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Let go of fear, trust your people.
The thing that has always scared me most about being a leader is letting go of
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Make it happen
OK, leaderlies… let’s do this! Make it happen. #HappyMonday
By Jo Miller
Ask Jo: How to show that teammates’ accomplishments are due to my leadership skills
Question: I always like to give recognition where it’s due, but how do I help my
By Jo Miller
Emerging Leader Spotlight: Claudia Caryevschi
Every month we ask an emerging leader we admire to share what she is doing to
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Be bold.
Angie Gels is Chief People Officer with Everything But The House, where she leads all aspects of
By Jo Miller
Leading People Who Don’t Report to You
“Whether you’re a software engineer, developer or project manager, you’ll likely end up having to guide
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Great managers fight for their people
What do great managers do? According to Liz Brenner, Vice President, Human Resources at SAP, they
By Jo Miller
The Top 5 Most-Read Articles This Month
Here’s what other emerging leaders have been reading at BeLeaderly.com this month. Like any of them?
By Jo Miller
Ask Jo: What Are the Steps for Asking for a Promotion?
Question: What are the steps for asking for a promotion, i.e. the research, prepping for the conversation,
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: You don’t have to be the CEO
In her article, 7 Little Acts of Leadership, one of our favorite Be Leaderly contributors Susan
By Jo Miller
Ask Jo: Should I let my team fail?
Question: My manager told me I need to let my team fail. I am reluctant to
By Jo Miller
Get a 59% Chance of Getting Promoted, in One Simple Step
When it comes to securing a promotion there’s one action you can take that stands out
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: People don’t get promoted for doing their jobs really well
Want to earn a promotion? Tara Jaye Frank is VP of Multicultural Diversity at Hallmark, Inc.
By Jo Miller
Are You a Workhorse or a Showhorse?
“Are you a workhorse or a showhorse?” That was the question one emerging leader was asked
By Jo Miller
Emerging Leader Spotlight: Megan Upp
Every month we ask an emerging leader we admire to share what she is doing to
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Share your vision like a boss
“Share your vision like a boss.” — Chloe Pink Creating and sharing vision sounds like a
By Jo Miller
The Secret to Better Work: Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time
“The number of hours in a day is fixed, but the quantity and quality of energy
By Jo Miller
The Top 5 Most-Read Articles This Month
Here’s what other emerging leaders have been reading at BeLeaderly.com this month. Like any of them?
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: It’s November. Get Thanky!
Happy November! According to Harvard Health Publications, researchers in the field of positive psychology have found
By Jo Miller
Ask Jo: Is it better to be liked or respected?
Question: Is it more important for an aspiring leader to be liked or respected? Answer: “Would
By Jo Miller
The Top 5 Most-Read Articles This Month
Happy November, Leaderies! This Thanksgiving week, we hope you had time to reflect on what you’re
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Are you ready to lead, climb and thrive?
Don’t wait for permission or an invitation to become a leader, and don’t wait for someone
By Jo Miller
4 Reasons to Lead with Gratitude
You’ve probably heard about the benefits of cultivating an attitude of gratitude. After all, it’s old
By Jo Miller
The Most Motivating Advice I Ever Received
Years ago, there was a time when I was trying and not really succeeding at staying
By Jo Miller
7 Ways to Kill the Leadership Aspirations of Everyone Working for You
I recently spoke with friends who described how the culture of their firm, where senior leaders were known for working
By Jo Miller
Ready to Lead? Here’s Stuff You Should Read.
Looking for some good holiday reads? Here they are! These six articles from experts will help
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Be stubbornly committed to your team…
“Be stubbornly committed to your team, but flexible in your leadership style.” — Jo Miller
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Leaders don’t set out to climb the ladder…
“Leaders don’t set out to climb the ladder. They rise by lifting others up.” — Jo
By Jo Miller
3 Ways to Stay Sane and Upbeat When You’re a Middle Manager
An executive, an entry-level employee, and a mid-level manager walk into a bar. It’s happy hour,
By Jo Miller
Wishing You a Peaceful and Safe Holiday
As 2015 comes to a close, we are grateful to you for being part of the Be Leaderly community,
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Delivering a lofty goal
Want to make 2016 a breakthrough year for your career? “Have the confidence, courage and agility
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Are results the only thing that matters?
Want to stand out in business? Deliver results! It’s a key piece in the giant jigsaw puzzle that
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Taking a ‘Seat at the Table’
“Taking a ‘Seat at the Table’ means not giving up your voice or de-prioritizing your perspective.”
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Leaderly Quote: Change starts with unlearning
You don’t need a big team to make a big impact if you know how to
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Influencing Skills: Your Big Differentiator.
What sets a high performing, high-potential emerging leader apart from her peers? I’ve heard people say it’s
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Thank You, Leaderlies!
We’re thrilled to announce that we reached a significant milestone this week. The Be Leaderly community
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Leaderly Quote: Leading change
According to Mona Sabet, navigating change and leading change are essential capabilities for any aspiring leader.
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Leaderly Quote: Growth and comfort do not coexist.
“I learned to always take on things I’d never done before. Growth and comfort do not
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6 Ways to Make Friends with a Conference Speaker
You might think it’s impossible to stand out in a sea of hundreds of attendees and
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3 Times To Stand Up for Yourself at Work—And How to Do It
A colleague takes credit for your brilliant idea. Your boss gives your dream assignment to a
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Emerging Leader Spotlight: Melanie Dancer
Every month we ask an emerging leader we admire to share what she is doing to
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Leaderly Quote: The big risks bring the big rewards.
“The big risks bring the big rewards. Don’t be afraid to fail, instead develop a healthy
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Leaderly Quote: Opportunities are yours to create
“Opportunities are yours to create, not gifts from a boss or your company.” — Liz Brenner
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7 Rules for Success When Presenting to C-Suite Execs
A business idea pops into your head. It’s a good one—solid enough for you to summarize
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Leaderly Quote: Those that fail the fastest…
Are you avoiding failure? “Those that fail the fastest and the earliest are the most successful
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Leaderly Quote: Stop making yourself small
“Stop making yourself small so others can feel big.” — Tara Jaye Frank. This favorite quote
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Leaderly Quote: Lead Change or Change Will Lead You
“To be relevant in today’s professional world, you must lead change or change will lead you.”
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Have You Outgrown Your Personal Brand?
Have you outgrown your personal brand? Let’s say people keep coming to you with new roles
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Leaderly Quote: Dreams don’t work unless you do
Dreams don’t work unless you do. What will you do today to give your dreams deadlines?
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Leaderly Quote: Clip on Your Superwoman Cape
I had barely spoken a word in four days. I’d been struggling to get over a
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Leaderly Quote: The only time you don’t have power is when you give it away.
Ellenore Angelidis is the Global Head of Diversity with Amazon. On March 8th, for International Women’s
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Leaderly Quote: If you lose, lose with grace.
“If you lose, lose with grace. Don’t put another nail in the coffin of the relationship
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Ask Jo: How can I thank my mentor?
Question: I have an incredible mentor. She has guided me through some tough career decisions, boosted
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Leaderly Quote: We All Have Doubts…
In her article, Five X-Factors that Mark Out a Leader, Nina Simosko, President and CEO of
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4 Travel Luxuries I Can’t Live Without
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Leaderly Quote: Mentors talk with you, sponsors talk about you.
“What’s the difference between mentors and sponsors?” is a question I’ll often hear. Here are three
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Ask Jo: How can I stand out in a constantly changing organization?
Question: I work for a company that has had a lot of re-orgs. My responsibilities keep
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10 Leadership Quotes to Inspire You to Take Risks
If you aspire to develop new leadership skills, make a bigger impact in business, and build
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Leaderly Quote: Great Leaders Know When to Step Aside
“Great leaders know when to step aside.” — Tara Jaye Frank. The best leaders aren’t always
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Leaderly Quote: Nobody gives you power
Roseanne Barr said, “Nobody gives you power. You just take it.” What will you do today
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100 Leadership Qualities
What are your leadership strengths? That’s a question I ask in a survey that participants complete
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Are You Overmentored and Undersponsored?
A few years ago, I read a compelling article in Harvard Business Review that was a
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Leaderly Quote: We are the leaders we’ve been looking for.
“We have to rethink the concept of leader, because leader implies follower. I think we need
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Leaderly Quote: It’s hard to see the world in a new way…
“It’s hard to see the world in a new way when you’re doing things the same
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Leaderly Quote: Invest in each other. The return is unquantifiable.
“Invest in each other. The return is unquantifiable.” — Tara Jaye Frank, Corporate Culture Advisor for
By Jo Miller
Leaderly Quote: Be a student of the leaders who can spot talent.
“Be a student of the leaders who can spot talent.” — Erin Dyer, Vice President, Corporate
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Leaderly Quote: If you learn to lead without positional power, you are set for life.
“If you learn to lead without positional power, you are set for life.” — Tim Sieck
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Leaderly Quote: Always be the person you would want to work for.
“Lead without authority. Always be the person you would want to work for. If you have
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Leaderly Quote: Stop Consenting to the Feeling of Powerlessness
The problem with audiobooks is that every once in a while, when you’re listening to a
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Leaderly Quote: Time spent understanding people is never wasted
I’ve learned so much from my amazing friend, Cate Huston. Knowing Cate reminds me that I
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Not a People Leader? Here are Two Other Types to Consider.
Here’s a favorite pastime of mine: When someone signs up for my newsletter and takes a
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Leaderly Quote: Your playing small does not serve the world
There have been a handful of times in my life and in my career when I’ve
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4 Decisions for First-Time Delegators
“Being able to delegate effectively is critical to your success,” says Alice Katwan, Vice President of
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Leaderly Quote: Lead from where you are…
You simply won’t find a stronger advocate for women in leadership than Tara Jaye Frank. Years
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Leaderly Quote: You don’t have to lead the team to do amazing things
Want to make a bigger difference at work? You don’t have to wait to be promoted
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You Can Do Amazing Things Without Having a Team to Lead. Here’s How.
You can make a big difference at work without being in a leadership role. It’s possible
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Leaderly Quote: If the people you lead have lost their spark…
“If the people you lead have lost their spark, try looking in the mirror.” — Susan
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Teamwork is a Skill. It Takes Practice!
Everyone wants to lead, or be a member of a high-performing team. That’s why you’ll see
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To Become a Better Leader, Turn Statements Into Questions.
“If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life depended on the solution,
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Leaderly Quote: Slowing Down is a Power Move
Sometimes you need to go slow to go fast. “Slowing down is a power move,” says
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Leaderly Quote: Teams break down when we don’t listen to each other.
“Teams break down when we don’t listen to each other.” — Dr. Ann Quiroz Gates One
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15 Leadership Quotes to Help You be a Leader, Not a Manager
Sometimes you need a reminder and some inspiration to be a leader, not a manager. And
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Leaderly Quote: Enable all who desire to be truly heard.
“Leading takes understanding how you make people feel, and then working to help them feel great
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Leaderly Quote: Start small, go fast, and grow as you go
You don’t need a title to be a leader, and you don’t need to lead a
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Play Your Position (Podcast)
“If you’ve ever watched a championship team, you see players who know what position they are
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Leaderly Quote: It’s never too late to admit you could have listened…
“It’s never to late to admit you could have listened better,” says Kate Nau, who is Senior Vice
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Do you have a personal board of directors? In an article for Harvard Business Review, Priscilla
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Leadership Strengths: A 10-Minute Tip
Need a quick burst of leadership inspiration today? I recently tested out this new exercise with
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3 Ways to Overcome Gratitude Deficit Disorder
Is your organization suffering from “gratitude deficit disorder?” Quoting U.S. Department of Labor statistics, organizational psychologist
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20 Ways to Thank Your Team
You’ve probably heard about the benefits of cultivating an attitude of gratitude. One round-up of ten
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12 Leadership Lists to Help You Lead, Climb and Thrive
Here at Be Leaderly, we love leadership lists! Whether it is 10 killer leadership skills, 4
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Leaderly Quote: Lead. Climb. Thrive.
Here at Be Leaderly, our mission is a simple one: To help you lead, climb, and
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Whose Board of Directors Are You On?
There are five types of people that everyone needs to have on their personal board of
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How to Stop Micromanaging and Start Leading
Are you a micromanager or a leader? Try this simple test: In any given situation, are
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Leaderly Quote: Micromanagers tell. Leaders ask.
Want to be a leader, not a manager? (Or worse, a micromanager?) Here’s a quick leadership
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25 Questions to Ask a Mentor
Whenever I’m asked “What are some of the best questions to ask a mentor?” I like
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9 Accountability Questions to Ask Your Team
Be honest…what’s your initial reaction when a team member slips up on a critical commitment or
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End-of-year Leadership Webinar Membership Special! Save $50.
As the year comes to a close, we are gearing up to support you as you
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Leaderly Quote: Goals are dreams with deadlines
“Goals are dreams with deadlines.”— Diana Scharf Hunt What will you do in 2017 to give
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Leaderly Quote: If you have to choose between being liked and being heard…
Leadership isn’t a daily popularity contest. There will be days where you have to do the
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Leaderly Quote: Don’t wait to be anointed. Act as if.
Want to stand out as a thought leader? It’s time to go beyond putting your head
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Leaderly Quote: Leadership presence requires warmth and authority…
Leadership presence requires warmth and authority. Lead with warmthority. The experts tell us that if you
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A sponsor is someone who is willing to place a bet on untapped potential. A seasoned
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Leaderly Quote: Building a strong team
A 2015 poll by Monster.com revealed an ugly truth about the extent to which the American workforce
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Leaderly Quote: Take the lead…
Here at Be Leaderly we don’t believe in waiting for permission or an invitation to be
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Leaderly Quote: Build a network of people who inspire, challenge and motivate…
What’s your most challenging career goal? Whether it is to raise your hand for new leadership
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Stretch Assignments Provide Career Insurance
I was interviewed by Jill Gregorie of Ignites, the Financial Times site source for the mutual
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Leaderly Quote: Leadership is not about making a big splash…
Taking on a challenging “stretch” assignment is a great way to break out of a career
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Leaderly Quote: My one criteria for taking on a mentee…
When it comes to being a mentor, Nehal Mehta sets boundaries in this role by mentoring
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12 Leadership Quotes by Emerging Women Leaders for International Women’s Day
On March 8th, International Women’s Day, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than
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Leaderly Quote: Don’t wait for opportunities…
“Opportunities are yours to create, not gifts from a boss or your company,” says Liz Brenner.
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Be Bold For Change: 10 Ways to Champion Women’s Advancement
International Women’s Day is kindof a big deal for us. At Be Leaderly, we try to
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Leaderly Quote: Getting to yes
A large part of a leader’s job is getting people to say “yes.” In a leadership
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Leaderly Quote: Dreams don’t work unless you do
I asked Angie Klein, Be Leaderly’s operations and marketing manager, what her all-time favorite leadership quote
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3 Acts of Courage to Transform Your Career
What was your first big, bold, act of courage? For Nithya Ruff, Senior Director, Open Source
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Leaderly Quote: Mentoring isn’t an extracurricular activity
“Mentoring isn’t an extracurricular activity. It’s vital for cultivating an enriching, inclusive community.” — Diana Olin.
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Ask an Exec: Can My Mentor be My Sponsor?
“In the early days of your career, your mentor and sponsor are likely to be the
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Leaderly Quote: Don’t try to do it all
“Being able to delegate effectively is critical to your success,” says Alice Katwan, Senior Vice President
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4 Qualities of an Effective Disruptor
Businesses need disruptors to survive. Your company needs people who will question how things are done,
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Let’s Stop Telling Young Ambitious Women to Find a Mentor
Kaytie Zimmerman is an optimistic millennial, and so much so that she founded a blog of
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Leaderly Quote: Provide people with the air cover they need…
“Provide people with the air cover they need to do their best work.” — Jo Miller
By Jo Miller
Be Famous For Something! What’s Your Personal Brand?
Years ago, in one of my first leadership webinars, I interviewed a woman who was the
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Leaderly Quote: Being likeable without being respected is very limiting
“If you don’t believe in yourself, respect your own decisions or stand by your own values,
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Is It Time to Rebrand Yourself at Work?
Would you know when it’s time to rebrand yourself at work? Building a personal brand for
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Got a Big Goal? It’s Okay to be Scared.
I didn’t always have a job I loved. Far from it: At age 23, I got
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Leaderly Quote: Not everyone is going to like, approve of, or agree with you…
According to leadership coach Susan Ritchie, being nice and being a people-pleaser may initially serve you
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Leaderly Quote: Who are you?
“Who are you? Are you a visionary? A fixer? An encourager? A motivator? A problem solver?
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Leaderly Quote: When you are at a crossroads…
“When you are at crossroads about trying something or not, always default to the try.” —
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Leaderly Quote: Persistence
“Don’t let your fire be fizzled out by the weight of the world,” says Chaka Batley,
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Leaderly Quote: Don’t get bogged down in work…
In her article, Feeling Overwhelmed by Work? Go Back to Basics, Tara Jaye Frank writes: “I
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Three Ways to Transition from Doing to Leading
It’s possibly the toughest transition you’ll make in your career: the shift from doing to leading.
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Leaderly Quote: Be a leader who develops leaders…
Don’t just be a leader. And don’t just be a leader who develops other leaders. Be
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Five Steps for Revealing Hidden Career Opportunities
Some people have all the career luck. You know the ones I’m talking about: they get
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Why Are Female CEOs Out-Earning Male Peers?
It’s well known that women are under-represented in C-suite leadership positions, but some fascinating statistics have
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Leaderly Quote: Companies need risk-takers and rule-breakers
“Every company is under fierce competition,” says Holly Meidl, Senior Vice President of the Healthcare Division
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4 Corporate Culture Questions to Ask in a Job Interview
You’ve made it to the final round job interview, and are starting to feel hopeful. You’ve
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3 Rules for Rule-Breakers
“You can’t leave your career when you’re at your height—it will derail you.” That was the
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Leaderly Quote: Step out of your career comfort zone…
Step out of your career comfort zone and step into your greatness.
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Leaderly Quote: Everyone needs a few influential advocates.
Everyone needs a few influential advocates. It’s not an exaggeration to say that with one sponsor’s
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Leaderly Quote: Don’t be a “lone ranger.”
“How do you know when you’re breaking too many rules?” I asked this question of Liz
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Leaderly Quote: There’s something inside you that is stronger…
“It’s impossible to please everybody,” writes Alexandra Franzen in her article, You’re Going to be Judged.
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Leaderly Quote: The best way to become who you’re destined to be…
“The best way to become who you’re destined to be is to accept who you are.”
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The Number One Way to Make a Difficult Conversation Easier
Need to have a difficult conversation with an employee, peer, or supervisor at work? Whether it’s
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Leaderly Quote: Strip away the drama from your leadership style…
Need to have a “tough love” conversation with someone at work? Stay calm, stick to the
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Leaderly Quote: Treat every interaction like the most important meeting…
“Your reputation precedes you,” writes Liz Brenner, who is Vice President of Human Resources Marketing and
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5 Ways to Motivate Yourself (and Everyone Around You)
To be seen as a leader at work, you’ll need the drive to consistently deliver superior
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Step Up and Lead
“See yourself as a leader now. Leadership is an action, not only a position.” —Cindy Pace
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Leaderly Quote: When you fail, it diminishes your fear
You took a big risk… and failed. What now? This is a question I asked Holly
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4 Ways to Improve Your Financial Intelligence
Let’s be honest: Most of us who did not start our careers in finance would sooner
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Leaderly Quote: See yourself as a leader now.
“See yourself as a leader now. Leadership is an action not a position.” — Cindy Pace, EdD, Associate
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Don’t be the Best Kept Secret in Your Organization
“I feel like I’m the best kept secret in this organization,” said Tina. She had been
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Leaderly Quote: Dream. Do. Dream.
“Don’t let a dream become a fantasy, which is what happens when you never act upon
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Why You Need a Sponsor Not a Mentor!
Could your career use an influential advocate? When you first begin your career, it’s important to
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Leaderly Quote: Your best relationships are not built…
Speaking at a biotech company’s summit for high-potential new hires, executive coach Joe Takash, president of
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As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we consider ourselves to be extremely lucky to know you, our amazing
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What does it mean to have a sponsor? How is a mentor different? And how can
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Leaderly Quote: Someone sees the leader in you
Sometimes a thought or quote leaves an indelible mark on us. It was more than a
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4 Ways to Execute a Stretch Assignment Like a Rock Star
Want to uncover a bigger, bolder vision for your career than you can imagine today? Try
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Leaderly Quote: Take on things outside your comfort zone…
“Take on the things outside your comfort zone that the world is pushing you toward.” —
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Leaderly Quote: Don’t let fear steal your dreams
“Don’t let fear steal your dreams.” — Sabina Nawaz
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3 Ways to be a Strategist, Not a Tactician
“You need to be more strategic.” Many aspiring leaders have heard this type of feedback during
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Asking for a Raise in the Age of #MeToo
Thinking of asking for a raise? “The old negotiating adage still rings true: if you dislike
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4 Hidden Ways to Take Risks — And Propel Your Career Forward
“Have big dreams. You will grow into them.” — Unknown If you’re looking for a way
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Want to be Excited on Monday Morning? Be an Intrapreneur.
“While it’s true that every company needs an entrepreneur to get it under way, healthy growth
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You Won’t Make Friends With Everyone at Work. Earn Their Trust Instead.
“We started out as cube neighbors at the beginning of my corporate career,” says Joanne Collins
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Leaderly Quote: See a gap, fill a gap!
You don’t need a title or a team to be a leader. You can lead others,
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Be Leaderly’s Selena Rezvani Discusses ‘Career Stretch’ & Readiness on SAP Radio
‘Career Stretch’ & Readiness: Does It Differ From a Gender Lens? Stretch opportunities – those meaty
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Saying “No” to Office Housework, Be Leaderly Weighs in on HBR
When you think of housework, what picture comes to mind? Strewn clothes? A jumble of grubby
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3 People Who Add Instant Influence to Your Network
While it’s useful to cultivate an extensive network of professional contacts, it’s even more beneficial to
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Leaderly Quote: The world is not changed by people who sort of care.
”The world is not changed by people who sort of care,” says branding expert Sally Hogshead. You
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Leaderly Quote: Learn to just say no.
“Learn to just say no. No explanation, no excuse, no apology.”—Fawn Germer
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Listen, Learn, Lead! Teleclass, Podcast & Radio Roundup
Want to smarten up, expand your thinking, and procrastinate a bit longer on that tedious project
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It’s OK to Ask For Help
It’s easy to imagine that our role models, leaders, and other highly successful people have it
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Leaderly Quote: Don’t wait for an invitation to lead.
“Don’t wait for an invitation to lead. Learn to see the leader in yourself.” —Jo Miller,
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The Secret to a Good Meeting: The Meeting Before the Meeting
When it comes to giving persuasive presentations to senior executives, never underestimate what you can accomplish
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Who doesn’t love to work on a high-performing team? It’s motivating to work with smart, dedicated
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Want to expand your reach as a leader? Deloitte partner Jennifer Knickerbocker has a tip for
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Leaderly Quote: Leading by influence…
“There are very few roles today that have ‘command and control’ type authority. Most are ones
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10 Signs You Need a New Job—Fast
When GoBankingRates asked about the warning signs that it’s time for a job change, I weighed
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Leaderly Quote: Find the fire within you…
“Find the fire within you that burns through all blocks and fears.” —Ashley Turner
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Leaderly Quote: Keep you mind where your feet are…
Be present. Be powerful. “I’ve been working on ‘keeping my mind where my feet are,’ putting
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How to Ace the Q&A (When You Don’t Know the Answer)
Even the most confident communicators can fumble when fielding unpredictable questions in front of an audience.
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Leaderly Quote: Unapologetically unleash your potential.
“Unapologetically unleash your potential. Don’t wait for permission and validation to lead.” — Dr. Cindy Pace,
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Leaderly Quote: Find your voice…
Find your voice. Get comfortable with power. Lift others up. —Jo Miller
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4 Underrated Elements of a Career Advancement Plan
A vice president of a financial company once told me, “Make a plan—or someone else will
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5 Ways to Shine as a High-Potential
There’s never been a better time to develop your leadership skills. According to Deloitte’s 2014 Millennial
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4 Myths About Having Mentors (and How to Overcome Them)
Mentors are special people. They take us under their wise, experienced wings and help us make
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You Wouldn’t Stay in a Thankless Job. So Why Accept a Thankless Stretch Assignment?
Four Rules for Accepting a Stretch Assignment Want to connect to a bigger, bolder vision for
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15 Questions to Ask Before Taking a Stretch Assignment
Stretch assignments are like the Instant Pot of career development. An intensely challenging, ambitious, go-big-or-go-home work
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Leaderly Quote: Don’t become indispensable for doing work that hides your potential
Don’t become indispensable for doing work that… • hides your potential • sells short your strengths
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Leaderly Quote: We are often so focused on trying to fix our weaknesses…
We are often so focused on trying to fix our weaknesses that we neglect to nurture
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You Do You: Claim Your Leadership Strengths
We are often so focused on trying to fix our weaknesses that we neglect to nurture
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5 Ways to Shift From Doing to Leading
To become a leader, there is a series of key shifts in mindset and behavior so
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100 Leadership Qualities: What’s Your Signature Style of Leading?
There’s an entire industry of books and seminars founded on the assumption that if you just
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What’s on Your Not-To-Do List?
Leadership is not about doing more. It’s about switching from doing to leading. From this point
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Leaderly Quote: Leadership is not about doing more
You probably already had a to-do list longer than a CVS receipt before this global pandemic
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Leaderly Quote: The tasks you let go of…
“Shoulds” are tasks or obligations we take on, accompanied by an inner monologue that goes, “I
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“Shoulds” are tasks or obligations we take on, accompanied by an inner monologue that goes,
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Traditionally, a manifesto is a written statement where you publicly declare your… – Intentions (what
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We are often so focused on trying to fix our weaknesses that we neglect to
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