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Jim Rohn and others have said that you are who you spend the most time with. Because of the significant role these people play in your life, it’s important to make sure you have some key people in your inner circle. Mentor Whether formal or informal, someone in your inner circle should be a person […]
March 31, 2014 by Dr Gail Lewis
Great info gram from Forbes that reminds us of the work we have in educating AND exciting women and girls about STEM – science, technology, engineering, and math
December 27, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
Leaders know the power of their ability to communicate. With the knowledge of the power of communication, comes an appreciation for the need to manage it effectively. While it is easy to focus primarily on the intent, saying what one means, it is equally important to manage communication for impact as well. In managing the […]
November 4, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
Leaders and coaches often look for great motivational videos to set the tone for leadership training or just as a means of recharging one’s batteries. This is one of our favorite videos… enjoy!
August 31, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
Everyone has an opinion about everything it seems. It can be particularly frustrating when those opinions come in the form of candid, constructive feedback from a third-party. The frustration is rooted in not knowing the intentions of the third-party in providing such feedback – is it based on observation or speculation, is it intended to […]
August 31, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
For the most part, it’s been argued that the point is that you are there (where ever that is) regardless of how you got there. Well, sometimes, how you got there is just as, if not more important. Sometimes the value of the journey is worth sacrificing (albeit a controllable one) the outcome. In the […]
August 7, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
Great leaders have the ability to motivate, if not inspire people to action. The ability to conceptualize a vision and then communicate it to others in a manner that elicits excitement, passion and desire to see the vision realized are hallmarks of a great leader. In this excellent TEDTalk, Simon Simek illustrates what he believes […]
July 23, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
The exercise of power is a reflection of the leader’s temperament, character, confidence and competence. Failing to moderate the use of power can have negative consequences on the organization, particularly on the level of employee engagement. As such, power and its use should be informed by two things…moderation and consideration. Moderation Power informed by moderation […]
July 22, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
While the ideal would be to do what you love and be able to make a successful living from it, the reality is that it may not be possible for everyone. Not every passion can translate successfully into a wealth building opportunity, but that does not mean that you should not pursue it. There […]
July 9, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
There has been a great deal of ongoing dialogue regarding women and leadership generated by Sheryl Sandberg’s book, Lean In. Sandberg’s book has thrust feminism, gender in the workplace, and developing women leaders to the forefront of our collective consciousness. Countless women and men are having “aha” moments as they read of Sheryl’s experience and […]
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March 31, 2014 by Dr Gail Lewis
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