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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


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


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


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

Lisa Stryker
Nov 19, 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


Imposter Syndrome Makes You Arrogant
"You come off a little arrogant, Lisa." I was shocked. I felt like such an imposter. How could I be arrogant? It was my first lead role...

Lisa Stryker
Nov 28, 20231 min read
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