There's one thing that makes people stand out this time of year. It has nothing to do with what they're doing right now. Most people have been heads-down all year, cranking out deliverables, diligently attending back-to-back meetings, striving for inbox zero and indiscriminately putting out fires as they pop up. Working hard, for sure.  And not tracking their impact.  So now they're in panic mode, knowing they put in tons of effort but at a loss for how to demonstrate the val

Worried your manager thinks you're in over your head? Wondering if you really belong at the leadership table? Try this simple confidence-boosting habit.  Tracking your wins. When you step into a bigger role, your brain is looking for proof that you belong there. Without evidence, the old stories—"I'm not ready," "I got lucky," "I don't belong"—stay in charge. So you need to deliberately collect data: compliments received, problems solved, support offered, ideas advanced. You'

I was really surprised. It was 4:30 p.m., three days after we'd returned from vacation in Italy. And I felt ready for bed. "How long will it take for my body to realize we're back in the Eastern time zone?" I asked my cat, Jojo, the only one around. Jet lag lingered for almost a full week as my body and brain readjusted to the six-hour time difference. Thankfully, I had sunshine and clock time to guide me. But when you experience a similar effect at work, like my client Melis

I know that the thought of getting called out for being wrong or underprepared makes your stomach turn. But holding back until you're...

Most of what people know about your work comes from you. Here's why this is a problem... We're conditioned to minimize our successes......

Empathy made me a terrible listener and ineffective leader. Here's where I got it wrong - I cared so much that I wanted to solve every...

Here's why self-promotion is one of your most important responsibilities: What if you're the answer to someone's biggest problem and they...

I wish you'd stop trying to be more confident. Here's why... It's creating a lot of overthinking, self-doubt and second-guessing. All the...

"How do I get rid of this anger, Lisa?" What I said next surprised her. "The anger is there for a reason. Listen to it, learn from it,...

An incredible client, a longtime VP, was 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫...

If you want to change the game, you have to be in the game. So don't dismiss office politics.  I worked with a dedicated corporate...

I used to lead crisis communications. The kind where cameras are rolling, microphones are shoved in your face, and reporters drill the same tough question over and over, waiting for you to flinch. I knew how to hold my own under pressure. Think on my feet. Manage the message. Tell our story clearly, confidently and memorably. That's why what happened later left me shocked and shattered. I was tapped to lead the first-ever social media team at a Fortune 150 company. Ten people

Being a good student stalled my career advancement big time. I loved school. I love learning and almost always got good grades (except...

Are you caught on the overthinker hamster wheel? No matter how much time you spend preparing to present your plan to leadership, there's...

Ever heard of popcorn brain? It's the effect of always looking at our phones. We're constantly checking for updates - in line at the...

Hard work got you where you are, sure. And we're taught that hard work pays off. So of course you're busy from the moment your feet hit...

Do you spend weekends with your stomach in knots and your mind spinning about work? You may be on the second-guessor's treadmill.

Of course, you think it’s best to come up with an airtight idea or solution before you share it. We’re taught that mistakes are bad.

I quit a perfectly good job to start a business in my 50s. I didn't feel 100% ready. I didn't know how. I couldn't be sure it was going...

Here are the signs: You love a good goal. The minute you hit a goal you set the next one. If you hit the goal you're a success. If you...