by jess.mcglyn | Jul 20, 2021 | Building Skills, Getting Started
Leadership Challenge Wiggle words can undercut our key message, confuse our audience, and undermine our executive presence. We might use these words out of habit, or to soften a tough message, or because we are not feeling confident. Direct communication is a...
by jess.mcglyn | Jul 13, 2021 | Building Skills, Getting Started
Are you struggling to get all your work done on time? Are you feeling burnt out because you have too much on your plate? Are you so overwhelmed that you’re not sure what to do next? Here are four steps to get your time and energy back so you can focus on...
by jess.mcglyn | Jul 7, 2021 | Getting Started
As you likely already know (because my readers are the smartest!) that if you want to rise up in your organization, it’s super important to have someone in your leadership pulling for you. A good sponsor is your advocate for promotion. They will seek out assignments...
by jess.mcglyn | Jun 15, 2021 | Building Skills, Getting Started
Brood X is here! During the last few weeks, my neighborhood of Capitol Hill, DC has been teeming with cicadas. I love watching them zip around like little fairy drones. I love their electric buzzing from the linden trees that line my block. I love watching them...
by jess.mcglyn | Mar 18, 2021 | Case Study, Getting Started
My client, Janice* is a mid-level leader with a large team of direct reports. She also runs an important cross-cutting organizational initiative. To top things off, she’s a mom with lots of responsibilities at home. Janice is in the social-impact space and...
by jess.mcglyn | Mar 18, 2021 | Getting Started
“You don’t have to swing hard to hit a home run. If you got the timing, it’ll go.” – Yogi Berra It pays to time your coaching engagement well. Leadership coaching can do great things for you, both personally and professionally. Speaking from...
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