How to get out of the weeds
Too many leaders I talk to feel overwhelmed by their workload. Find out the three practical strategies to change this experience at work...
Four ways to build a high-performing team right now
We’ve all learned over the past two years that physical distance can lead to psychological distance. Learn how to build a high-performing team in spite of this challenge!
How to work effectively with introverts and extroverts
I've been asking my clients how they feel about going back to the office, and I've been getting mixed reviews. Find out why and what we can learn from their reactions.
4 important reasons to give positive feedback
In a recent workshop, I asked a group of leaders whether they took the time to give positive leadership to their employees. Find out what they said and why I think this practice is important...
Rome was not built in a day
Rome was not built in a day. I can guarantee one thing…your team won’t be built in a day, either. Find out how to focus your time and energy to build a great team...
How do you know if you are ready for a promotion?
How do you know you are ready for a promotion? Get ready by focusing on these 2 areas!
Is conflict a good thing?
Have you ever been in a conflict situation with a colleague at work? If I were a betting woman… I’d say that you have been! Learn more about how to deal with it in this post...
Should leaders sweat the small stuff?
I met astronaut Chris Hatfield a few years ago. I will never forget about what he told me about the importance of sweating the small stuff when you are in space. Should leaders apply this lesson to their work?
Do leaders need to be popular?
I’m going to be a bit vulnerable with you today and share some feedback that I received this week. Find out what two clients said about me and how I reacted...
3 things we get wrong about leadership
A client asked me, "Vanessa, after working with so many leaders over the years, what are the top 3 things that people typically get wrong about leadership?" Want to know how I responded?