As published on Forbes | View article on Forbes.com Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. On any given day, the demands that managers face are enormous. Not only do they have to manage up to senior leaders; they have to manage down to their teams. They have to…

As published on Forbes | View article on Forbes.com Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. At a recent networking event, I witnessed the stark difference between how a female lawyer and a male lawyer touted a recent accomplishment. Both are highly respected, with talent beyond reproach. They both…

As published on Forbes | View article on Forbes.com Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. You’ve likely heard of leaders saying they have an open-door policy. I think every leader I have ever worked for or with has claimed to have such a policy. I say “claim” because…

As published on Forbes | View article on Forbes.com Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. Answer the following question: Is workplace conflict a) uncomfortable, b) necessary, c) preventable or d) all of the above? If you picked D, go to the head of the class. Conflict is natural…

As published on Forbes | View article on Forbes.com Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. As women, we don’t always feel encouraged to share our contributions at work. Confident women are sometimes seen as less likable, and some women are uncomfortable taking credit for projects and sharing their past successes because…

As published on Forbes | View article on Forbes.com Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. Women are strong leaders who continue to infiltrate into more prominent and visible positions. Take, for example, the new Congress that just swore in a record 127 women. Or that women lead organizations such as…

As published on Forbes | View article on Forbes.com Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. Influence comes in many forms and fashions. Its scope isn’t limited to one-on-one interactions but includes all aspects of work, including team discussions, decision making and meetings. Influence is also agnostic when it…