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…
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…
What small change can you make this month that can impact the rest of your year, maybe even your career or life? I’m here to help you and your teams discover that. Whether it’s workshop of seminar facilitation, group or 1:1 executive or life coaching, long-term consulting for organizational change or even having me out to speak or conduct a quick, but impactful lunch and learn…reach out so…
Meet Chante, a highly skilled leader whose team was underperforming despite their talent. The root cause? Poor relationships within the team, fueled by communication issues and lack of self-awareness. Chante, known for her no-nonsense communications style that sometimes lacks diplomacy, was unaware of how it was affecting her team. Examples of Discord: 1. Frequent Misunderstandings: Team members often misinterpreted Sarah’s direct approach as dismissive, leading to confusion and…
Happy Juneteenth! If you don’t understand the holiday or why many celebrate it and why some of us may not be falling all over ourselves to strike up the grill, then here is a video for you. But first, why not do a little research… then learn about why it is a time of jubilation for some, and for others– it still feels a little disrespectful. As a…