Executive leadership is the ability of those who manage employees within an organization to influence and guide individuals to get their best performance. The content featured in this category provides valuable insights for executive leaders on how they can manage their teams better and meet organizational goals.
Whether you’re a corporate CEO or a small business owner, your leadership and management skills have been put to the test in 2020. As the pandemic shook up the economy, it also shook up day-to-day business operations. Suddenly, employees were no longer just down the hall; they were working remotely from home. A routine office-supply...
I’ve been in extended isolation before. As an expedition leader in Antarctica, I spent nine months in temperatures hovering around minus 35 degrees. A lack of privacy and the mundane nature of the days and the interpersonal pressure of living with 17 other people was extraordinary. I had prepared and trained well for this environment,...
In these difficult times, we look to business leaders to take the helm of their companies with confidence and authority. However, now is not the time to rule with an iron fist. It certainly wouldn’t be an effective way to invigorate your team to come back to work and, more importantly, to perform at their...
As social distancing becomes the new normal throughout the U.S. and the world, professionals across industries are making drastic and immediate changes to their work and presentation styles. With the quick shift to working from home, business leaders, lawyers, and sales and marketing teams are navigating new terrain — figuring out how to effectively communicate in a way that will achieve a desired outcome while working remotely.
Lunya is a luxury sleepwear company for the modern woman that Ashley Merrill, CEO and founder, created when she came to the realization that even though we spend over one-third of our lives in bed, sleepwear tends to be the most undervalued part of your wardrobe. We sat down to talk to Merrill about the...
Last week in this spot, after I discussed my feelings around the murder of George Floyd and explained how the Women in Retail Leadership Circle will always stand against racism of any kind, I asked all of you for some ideas on how we can work together to end racial injustice and become better allies. And,...
Being a leader during a crisis is hard, especially when the crisis is a worldwide pandemic. It’s difficult to balance supporting your employees and empathizing with the different struggles they’re going through, while also making sure the team stays on track and delivers results. Here are six tips for leading with empathy during a crisis,...
I’m lucky to be surrounded by successful women, including founders, CEOs, nonprofit and social impact leaders. When I started thinking about women I wanted to interview for my book, “Female Firebrands: Stories and Techniques to Ignite Change, Take Control, and Succeed in the Workplace,” I quickly jotted down 25 names before pausing to define what...
The days of female rivalry and “one seat at the table” are over. It’s time we encourage women to stand up for themselves and each other. As a female leader, you can role model what this behavior looks like. Women in positions of power are ready to take the lead. Here are some proven techniques...
During the coronavirus pandemic, people all over the world are looking to their leaders to lead with compassion, transparency and, above all else, to provide guidance that will keep them safe. Women leaders like Jacinda Arden, the prime minister of New Zealand, as Forbes illustrated in a recent article, Leading a Masterclass on Coronavirus Response....
