Join L. Michelle Smith, M.S., ACC, CPEC and Dr. Jeff Gardere, two of the nation’s top experts in mental wellness and evidence-based leadership coaching, about the importance of happiness for personal & leadership success and how to stay that way despite what life and work throws at you. They’ll also discuss themes from Coach L’s new book Yes Please!, where Dr. Jeff penned the foreword and their new…
Leader friends, Are you ready to ignite your leadership journey with purpose? Leadership isn’t just about direction; it’s about inspiring, impacting, and leading with a deeper sense of purpose. This week in The Circle, we’re diving into the world of Purpose-Driven Leadership – a transformational approach that shapes exceptional leaders. Discover Your Leadership Purpose: Reflect on your unique journey of growth and share your insights as…
Often, it’s the minor details that can easily throw you off balance – such as finding parking or securing a seat in these new “unassigned” workspaces. *SIGH* After that commute (the one you didn’t miss one bit), when you finally make it home, you’re undoubtedly exhausted. I completely relate. Now, ask yourself: How can I transform this season into a period of growth? (And always remember to advocate…
And we are preparing personal and leadership experiences for you that will propel you into your winning season. Here is a preview of what’s to come. Be on the lookout for your chance to get involved in person or virtually. Some of our favorites are back, and we have a few new things as well. 📆Aug: Happy Anyway, FREE event w/ Dr Jeff & Coach L 💫NEW💫 📆Sept:…
Your leaders and your organization are under increased pressures in business, demands at home and our current cultural context. They need insights, strategies and inspiration that will help them navigate these unprecedented times. Book L. Michelle Smith, an award-winning author and leadership expert for your next leadership experience as a speaker or workshop facilitator. She released her third book recently, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I’m Entitled…
Have a cup of coffee or tea with me, and let’s hack your life and leadership goals together. That cup is on me if you join me in person in my office, so local leaders head my way. 🚗 I’m actually celebrating a year in my office space! Time flies. Maybe you knew, but I take clients on the fly, no contract, yet by appointment. All you need…
Adaptive Leadership is the ability to guide and inspire teams through complex challenges and uncertain environments, by embracing change, learning, and fostering innovation. It’s about staying agile and responsive, while effectively leading others towards sustainable success. 1️⃣ Resilience: With rapid technological advancements and global uncertainties, businesses face unprecedented challenges. Adaptive Leadership equips leaders to navigate these obstacles, fostering resilience and inspiring teams to adapt and thrive. 2️⃣ Innovation:…
National Book Lovers Day was yesterday, but my love for books is an everyday thing with no end in sight. I love to read them, hold them and collect them. Adding author to my title was something I knew I’d wanted to do from my early 20s, but I needed to have a story to tell, the reach and platform to sell them when the time came. That…
My dad would say this: why would you bring a knife to a gun fight? Hearing about how when a Black leader who values DEI enters the C-Suite… I’m talking either the top spot or a direct reporting officer (DRO) their direct reporting teams become diverse and fairly quickly, confirmed for me that my theory that DEI needs to be rethought and reimplemented is true and more urgent…
We’re kicking off a series that will take us into fall… The Culture Soup Podcast®️ presents A C-Suite Chat, where we highlight voices from my new book, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I’m Entitled to the C-Suite. This episode, we are featuring Dr. Kecia M. Kelly, SVP and Chief Nursing Officer at one of the largest healthcare networks in the nation. Dr. Kelly and I discuss intentional…