The Accountability Quagmire

Accountability - making a commitment and then following through on it. You wouldn’t think it’s that hard to do, right? Yet every day, we are surrounded by people who think...

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Laughter and Leadership

Being firm and serious when you need to be is important, but if overused, it can lose its authority and make you unapproachable. Real laughter is a form of connection. I think that leaders who...

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Conversation with Meha Agrawal

In today’s interview, Kris talks with Meha Agrawal, South Asian American CEO and founder of Silk + Sonder. Silk + Sonder is a community-driven program which is rooted in principles of...

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Vulnerability as a Female Entrepreneur

Vulnerability is not just about making yourself susceptible to physical or emotional harm – it can also be a mechanism for growth and connection with others. Tune in to find out how being...

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Warning Signs an Employee Isn't Going to Work Out

Today we’re talking about some warning signs to watch out for when you’re hiring a new employee. You’ve probably experienced some, or all, of these. And out of desperation, you...

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Helplessness and Arrogance for Female Entrepreneurs

Helplessness and arrogance - really? Yes, I have noticed that many of my clients seem to fall into two polarizing positions. They either end up in a feeling of total helplessness or a place of...

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Arguing with Team Members

We all deal with the emotion of anger every now and then. There's nothing wrong with that. But we don't have to work out our anger with other people. Arguing with team members isn't good. As...

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A Phrase to Eliminate Immediately

Today I’m sharing an important observation I’ve made from numerous clients over the years. It’s a phrase that we most likely all use. It’s insidious, and it’s...

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Becoming the Woman People Want to Work For

So how can you become the woman people want to work for? Today we’re talking about how you can intentionally lean into the person you are and become even more, unabashedly, you. Then, by...

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But Iā€™m NOT a CEO, Iā€™m a HEALER

When women business owners don’t think of themselves as CEOs, but as healers, they are often blocking their own success. Today, we are going to talk about how you can be both a healer and a...

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Management Needs a Map

When faced with a management challenge, those who don’t have a lot of development or support struggle with which way to go. Today, we are going to talk about how to develop a management map...

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3 Foundational Competencies for All Leaders

Core competencies are benchmark skills that are needed in particular leadership roles. They are the price of entry, and you can't function well without them. Today, we're going to talk about the...

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