As you plot your meetings, events and learning experiences for 2025, please keep me in your consideration set for a take on leadership that infuses science and culture. Better yet, let’s set a meeting to discuss how to tailor a message or workshop to your organization’s needs. I work across industries, virtually and in person. I speak on ✅ the power of positive emotion in leadership ✅ emotional…
“It’s triggering”,” one woman leader told me. Checking in with my leaders yesterday, and many of the women leaders, especially those of color, are stressed because of all that’s going on in their lives and at work, but adding on the stress of this election season is far too much for them. I’ve been sharing with them how to manage and eradicate that stress. When you are stressed,…
You’ve heard that you need to read the room when you host or participate in business meetings, but what if you could quantify behaviors?? WATCH the video: What to Expect when Leading Meetings with the DISC Styles. We explore the unique characteristics and strategies for leading meetings with Dominance (D), Influence (I), Steadiness (S), and Conscientiousness (C) styles in meetings. ➡ For Dominance (D) Style: How can you…
I’m hearing from leaders that they’d like to improve their focus, find their peace, advocate for themselves by doing the most revolutionary thing–rest. But during a time when everything is coming at you from your newsfeed and the news cycle how do you rest and continue to lead at optimum levels? With summer coming to a close and fall right around the corner, here are five ways that…
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…
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…
And the panel was simply brilliant. My take was personal and focused on improving the leader experience to make the entire org better by instigating the change while in the midst of it. After all this is a game of hearts AND minds. We do that by , among other items I shared— ❤️vowing to banish the real villain in the plot— isolation, fostering connection and community which…
There’s something I thought you should know…and there’s an EGOT involved. 🙌🏽 HARPERONE GROUP COLLABORATES WITH VIOLA DAVIS, JULIUS TENNON, AND LAVAILLE LAVETTE’S JVL MEDIA ON NEW PROJECT “Call & Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church by L. Michelle Smith is a captivating exploration of why many high-ranking, high-performing Black professionals attribute their leadership skills to their origins in the Black Church. Read all about it. Honestly, I’ve…
Ladies… it’s about time you moved with a little more audacity. Need to know how? Just watch Jim. Now what will you do differently? Need to move differently on your leadership journey? DM me.
Ever had the feeling that your team could operate even more like a well-oiled, optimized machine, but you just can’t place your finger on what’s missing? 🤔 Introducing SOAR DISCernIQ™️ Team Dynamics, a comprehensive solution harnessing the power of the DISC assessment to propel your team to new heights of effectiveness and collaboration. 🚀 Here’s what you can expect: – Thorough Individual and Team Reporting: Dive deep into…