Leadership Lessons

Leading With The HAT Principle

The world around us is changing at a rapid pace and now more than ever, people are seeking leaders who operate from higher principles — principles that extend far beyond self-promotion or purely individualistic motives.

The Paradox Of Connection, How We Can Disconnect To Connect

The Right to Disconnect is picking up momentum around the world, and organizations will either get ahead of it or delay and implement it when legally required.

Are Rigorous Scientific Debates A Thing Of The Past?

After 20 years of being a leadership development coach, I’m observing a shift. Healthy debates are waning, leaving leaders wondering why employees aren’t speaking up.

3 Tips For Women To Develop A More Authentic Leadership Style

What does it mean to be a successful woman in business? To lead others effectively, you need first to understand what makes you unique and then learn how to communicate your authentic self to others.

Managing For Positive Outcomes During A Period Of Emotional Exhaustion

We know that there is a distinct correlation between employee well-being and business outcomes. We know that when staff is healthy – mentally and physically — this translates to higher engagement and productivity.

Tips For CEOs To Stay Healthy — Mentally And Physically — During COVID

As COVID-19 shook the world, it became even more evident that it is hard to produce projected results at work if you are not healthy — both physically and mentally — but even harder to lead a business.

Why Discomfort Is Necessary For Continued Expansion

A corporate team is a lot like a personal relationship: its success relies on navigating through moments of discomfort. It's those moments of uncertainty that show the true character of a team.

Can The British Monarchy Teach Modern Pharma Leaders A Lesson?

The world of tradition and stability that the British monarchy represents might seem a long way away from the reality of running a dynamic, modern pharma company but there are actually some interesting leadership lessons we can learn from the Queen.

Nurturing Immigrant Leaders And Innovators: Why And How

Immigrant success doesn’t just happen, and throwing the doors open to a more global workforce doesn’t guarantee it. Like everyone else, emerging immigrant leaders and innovators must be nurtured.

Fixing the Diversity Gap In Your Leadership Teams: Action Steps that Work

Most organizations by now have a Chief Diversity Office or a DE&I team. But many are not making the progress needed in leadership roles. There are ways your team can accelerate positive change and create diversity at all levels.

Why The Best Leaders Move Slowly

The best CEOs often find ways to slow down when facing daily challenges, which allows them to respond more appropriately and purposeful.

Life After Big Pharma: Why Going Small Was A Good Choice

When I moved from Big Pharma to a tiny biotech, I saw an opportunity to be closer to the business. There is a real sense of accomplishment knowing the endgame means our drug will have a meaningful impact on these children.

Just Four Words

If you're leading people, you’re more of a coach than a commander. Great coaches find ways to identify and remove roadblocks, so that the individuals on their team can be incredibly successful.

Why You Need “Uncomfortable Inclusion” In Business Today

When an organization commits to being uncomfortably inclusive, it solicits and considers feedback from all stakeholders before a decision is made, even if it will take time and delay the decision.