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Rose Avila
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said,…what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou In
Executives today encounter unprecedented challenges with the economic uncertainty, political polarization, and global turmoil that have created a perfect storm of stress and complexity. To
Women Executives in Social Services Sector wear many hats! Strategists. Fundraisers, Cheerleaders, Champions for their Cause. At the heart of it all, they are Organizational
Conflict For emerging women leaders, navigating the complexities of Conflict effectively can feel dauting. Whether it’s a disagreement with a colleague, a client or a
Have you ever landed a leadership role, felt a surge of excitement, followed immediately by a wave of terror? You’re not alone. Many women leaders
Do you ever find yourself caught up in a constant stream of negative thoughts? Mind Chatter is a common situation that can make it difficult
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool that can be used to automate tasks, improve decision-making, and drive innovation. However, AI can also be disruptive,
This is a phrase I’ve used to challenge coaching clients who start out with: How often have you assumed someone said or did something to
“Today we are faced with the pre-eminent fact that, if civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships.” —Franklin Delano Roosevelt,
“Leaders rarely use their power wisely or effectively over long periods unless they are supported by followers who have the stature to help them do
“We spend a lot of time teaching leaders what to do. We don’t spend enough time teaching leaders what to stop. Half the leaders I
Before making an important decision, prudent managers evaluate the situations confronting them — and often fall into one of the eight traps of faulty thinking.
“Organizations have to have values. But so do people. To be effective in an organization, one’s own values must be compatible with the organization’s values.
Too many executives receive poor or no coaching. They miss opportunities to become more effective in their positions of influence and are often denied promotions
Harnessing Willpower for Purposeful Action “Only a small fraction of managers actually get something done that really matters or moves their organizations forward in a
A Leader’s Most Important Job “Execution is the great unaddressed issue in the business world today. Its absence is the single biggest obstacle to success
“When conflict is ignored– especially at the top– the result will be an enterprise that competes more passionately with itself than with its competitors.” —
Why have some very smart executives failed in recent years, bringing down whole companies, costing billions of dollars, and causing incredible losses to shareholders, customers
No matter how successful and talented you are, you’ve made mistakes and have acquired some bad habits. Some are old; others have seemingly popped up
The most important decisions you make in your first 90 days will probably be about the people on your team. If you succeed in creating