As one of several skill sets for top performers and leaders in organizations, being influential and impactful is a key one. Strengthening these gives you better ability to problem-solve, collaborate, negotiate, and shepherd change.

I remember watching Winnie the Pooh shows when I was a child and often was able to relate to worried Piglet or anxious Rabbit or glum Eeyore. I reflect on the times recently when I have fallen into the swirl of those energies with the ongoing uncertainty in this challenging period. During times of stress or overwhelm, we have a tendency to succumb to the negative thought patterns, worry and anxiety and let them slow us down….

It can be a bit challenging to get ready for salary negotiations, especially in uncertain economic times. Add to that inexperience, general nervousness around negotiations, and a sense of a power differential, and it may feel intimidating. On the other side, there remain biases by hiring managers that perpetuate pay inequities. Women receive worse first offers, encounter more pressure to make concessions and receive less reciprocity in response to their own concessions…

If you are in sales, you know that the beginning of the year is crucial for setting up good habits and creating short term wins. Important actions include filling your pipeline, not losing sight of your current customers while you qualify new ones and getting organized…

A cornerstone of emotional intelligence, positivity can be valuable in sustaining relationships, being productive, staying healthy, and inspiring motivation.

We know it is a good idea to inhabit and project some positivity in the world, especially at the start of a new year, but what is positivity, why is it important and how do we do so when it is not our typical mode or we don’t feel like it in the moment?…