Leadership Insights Blog

Knowing how to effectively negotiate is critical to career advancement. Yet one tendency I’ve noticed in our Women in Leadership…

As leaders progress and take on broader roles, a significant shift should take place if they want to keep advancing.…

If I had to identify one key strategy that could help women—or anyone—advance their career, I’d point to enhancing your…

In SHAMBAUGH’s “Women Rise” study, we found that one of the biggest barriers for women in senior roles is not…

Preparing for the big ask—whether for a higher salary or a deserved promotion—is one of the most important things you…

What’s the most important ingredient in women’s leadership and leadership development alike? In executive coaching and organizational leadership, I’ve long…

In last month’s post, I shared insights from SHAMBAUGH Leadership on three new workforce trends that have emerged during the…

A new analysis from the National Women’s Law Center revealed that a shocking number of women—865,000—dropped out of the labor…

As we gradually emerge from the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic, effective leadership has become more critical than ever to…

I recently gave a talk at Bryant University Women’s Summit, and the topic resonated strongly with the audience. I began…

If change is the only constant, then managing and leading change just might be the most essential attribute for leaders…

In continuing some thoughts from my last two posts—in which I shared insights gained through interviewing top CEOs and  listening…

Picture yourself in a meeting with one other person you have never met before. You were each selected from different…

I’ve been on the road the last several weeks with the SHAMBAUGH team, working with our clients’ leadership and executive…

Take a look at the 2016 Forbes World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. You’ll certainly see some familiar names and faces,…

A headline in the international news last week bodes well for more leaders moving toward “walking the talk” when it…

As we celebrate Women’s History Month in March, SHAMBAUGH Leadership has been busy conducting a research initiative regarding women in…

My latest podcast was with Alex David, President and CEO of Stifel Independent Advisors. Alex is a recognized executive within…

As we enter a new year, we’ve reached an important inflection point that offers leaders fresh possibilities to meaningfully influence…

In executive coaching and leadership workshops, I frequently notice a key area of women’s leadership that needs a boost: strategic…

Having served as an executive for three Fortune 500 companies and running my own leadership development company for the past…

Smart Power! Have you heard the term? At the personal level, it means the ability to continuously learn new things…

It only seems appropriate that I write this blog while I am out in the beautiful mountains of Colorado skiing…

Every time I talk to an audience about The Sticky Floors, there is always at least one question about perfectionism…