These are turbulent times for leaders. The job market and our cultural context are in seemingly constant flux. It’s more important than ever to build and maintain confidence. According to research from the Center for Creative Leadership, women who participate in leadership development experiences that are grounded in tenets of positive psychology and neuroscience experience a significant boost in confidence and overall leadership effectiveness. 💼 Calling all women…
“This workplace likability is all about transparency, the willingness to admit when you’re wrong, a commitment to excellence, authenticity and transformational leadership. This modern take on likability allows Black women like Seales to achieve professional success without compromising their identity — and I think we would all benefit from adopting this more enlightened approach. Because, like Seales, some of us are not your friends; we are women…
A little #FlashbackFriday for you in the spirit of my practice’s 5th year anniversary—so much happened in 2019: I can FINALLY can share this!! I’ve literally been holding on to these photos for 5 years. This was me in 2019…sitting in the airport, still very much in my role at AT&T and on my second trip to visit with editors at HarperCollins pitching to Amistad what would eventually…
The SOAR Women’s Leadership Academy’s Fall 2024 cohort kicks off on September 12, 2024! 🌟 We’re excited to announce the integration of SOAR DISCernIQ™ – our new DiSC work communication style assessment platform that takes your leadership skills to the next level. Enroll by the end of July and save $750 on tuition! Don’t miss out! Visit lmichellesmith.com/soar to sign up today.
When we started, Jennie was afraid. Return to office and an overwhelming sense of job insecurity had taken over. She wanted to land safely, but she learned that finding her peace and joy in the people, places and things she valued was her way of putting life and work in better perspective. Now, the threat of job loss is no longer, she has a new past time that…
You see me on camera, streaming or on TV, on the platform before hundreds, sometimes thousands of leaders and in other public-facing capacities and most remark on my presentation style and confidence. Was I born with it? Probably not. But I have nurtured it over time, and you can too. Here are some tips that I follow that have become habits to boost my confidence: 1️⃣ I Practice…
July is here, and summer is in full swing; but now is not the time to take time off from your professional/personal and team development–especially with so much at stake in the cultural and business context. Unlock your leadership potential and explore five transformative ways to work with me and my team this month. Enhance your emotional literacy, team leadership, communication skills, peace, productivity, and more: ✅ Strengthen…
Recently, I pulled out my colors and wore them just because. Actually, I was reminded of how many incredible women I have awesome relationships with, who celebrate wins together and are there for each other when one of us takes an L. Many of those women happen to be members of my sorority, and it caused me to reflect on the strength of community within cultural institutions like…
It’s Monday. Bring that headliner energy! You are nobody’s understudy, Sis. It’s your moment. Shine brightly. But you’ll need some confidence. Here’s how to muster it up: According to neuroscience research by the Harvard Business Review, confidence is not just a state of mind—it’s a skill that can be developed and strengthened over time. Empower yourself with science-backed strategies to enhance your confidence as a woman leader! Neuroscience…
I brought my A Team back together for a shoot to commemorate the fifth year anniversary of my executive coaching and consulting practice and also provide publicity, marketing, digital and social media content for a basic refresh across all my platforms. We first came together in 2019 as I was seeking a publisher for my first title and I started my practice. I had the faith that those…