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

Lisa Stryker
Sep 161 min read


Are you too humble?
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......

Lisa Stryker
Sep 111 min read


Five Habits of Influential Empathetic Leaders
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...

Lisa Stryker
Sep 82 min read


It's your responsibility to B.R.A.G.
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...

Lisa Stryker
Sep 41 min read


Stop trying to be more confident. Do this instead.
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...

Lisa Stryker
Aug 282 min read


Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
"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,...

Lisa Stryker
Aug 261 min read


This is What Happens When You Commit to Leadership growth
An incredible client, a longtime VP, was 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫...

Lisa Stryker
Aug 251 min read


Why You Can't Ignore Office Politics
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...

Lisa Stryker
Aug 252 min read


My $150k Mistake
I used to lead crisis communications. The kind where cameras are rolling, microphones are shoved in your face, and reporters drill the...

Lisa Stryker
Aug 252 min read


Working hard may be standing in the way of your success and fulfillment
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...

Lisa Stryker
Jun 18, 20242 min read


Is Waiting Until You Have the "Right" Answer Holding You Back?
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.

Lisa Stryker
Apr 25, 20242 min read


How To Stop Overthinking
It was an ordinary leadership meeting but I felt like my head was in a vise. I was on a hamster wheel in my mind, overthinking. "Is he...

Lisa Stryker
Jan 4, 20242 min read


Stop Walking On Eggshells
Does this sound familiar? It's Wednesday morning and you're creating a leadership presentation for Friday but you're not sure exactly...

Lisa Stryker
Oct 26, 20232 min read
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