What does it take for women to not just survive but thrive as they break through barriers in their leadership journey? As women continue to break through barriers, rise in power, and influence positive change globally, the importance of supporting their leadership journey becomes more critical. In this conversation with the brilliant and talented Sabine […]

A recent Strategy+Business article on divestiture strategy identified five biases that can result in executives not making timely decisions to divest assets or sell business units that aren’t a fit, in spite of “a strong correlation between long-term value, as gauged by total shareholder return, and a proactive divestiture strategy.” As I read through explanations […]

Have you ever needed to ‘light a fire’ under someone? A client mentioned this desire recently with regard to short work weeks. That is, work weeks that include a holiday. Often people take additional time off, or perhaps they are working but aren’t fully engaged. The client was exasperated with a perceived lack of urgency […]

More than three years after the global pandemic sent office workers home, organizations and their leaders continue to debate the ‘right’ mix of hybrid, remote, and in-person work. Which roles can be most productive as remote roles? When do we need people meeting in person with one another? How will our leaders manage hybrid teams? […]

As an enterprise-wide business partner, I have recently heard from a clients who face pressure to implement headcount reductions. These executives understand the need for belt tightening. At the same time, they are rightly concerned about long-term productivity and profitability, as well as organizational commitment, trust, and engagement. If you find yourself in a similar situation, […]

In this conversation with Tricia Rhine and Kristal Roberts, we discuss how to step out as a leader beyond the everyday and create a clear path forward to inspire, influence and engage your team for greater results.  

Trust matters, whether you seek to strengthen relationships with patients, collaborate effectively with colleagues, or influence customer decisions. When trust is high, there is greater openness to information, confidence to take reasonable risks, and increased potential for innovation and continuous improvement. When trust is low, people are less likely to share their ideas or collaborate […]

It was a pleasure to join Amy Lynn Durham on Create Magic At Work™ (Season 2. Episode 12.) to talk about a range of topics including: Tips on how you can get courageous clarity as a leader. How the spirit of discovery opens up magic possibilities for leaders. Ways to recognize nonverbal indicators that help […]

Leaders, do you have a ‘joy gap’ at work? Now, you may say, ‘Seriously?! Who has time to worry about joy? I’ve got positions to fill. I’m trying to keep the team focused on top priorities, and oh, btw, concerns about making our numbers in this uncertain economy are keeping me up at night.’ Here […]

Phyllis joins John Baldoni to discuss the leadership benefits of greater connection, influence and trust.

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According to The Atlantic, “Quitting your job is hot this summer.”[1] Your best people have options, and many of them may be considering an exit. While the past 16 months have blurred the lines between home and work for many people, the pandemic also provided an opportunity to reconsider priorities. Or perhaps, more accurately, it created space […]

There are many options available, yet the thought of launching a DEI initiative paralyzes some people. Just where do you start? You watch the news. You follow trends. You’ve been hearing a lot about how diversity enhances performance, makes it easier to attract and retain top talent, and benefits your organization. You serve a diverse […]

After months of working remotely, Sara was eager to get back into the office and be face-to-face with her team. She was disappointed when her employer decided to allow employees the choice of continuing to work remotely.  Sara was concerned that her hybrid team – some in the office and others working from home – […]

Recently a colleague offered a provocative observation that leadership is being feminized. What did he mean by that? Well, he observed, “feminine” qualities such as care and empathy have become more highly prized in assessing leadership potential than classic “masculine” qualities like assertiveness and drive for results. His point was that each of these qualities contributes to […]