Miranda’s blog posts spark conversation with yourself. When we reflect on our dreams, goals, and styles of pursuing both, we are already working on our growth. This is also true for the teams we lead. She writes with the goal to explore strategies, to ignite discussion, and to ponder solutions that are supported by the latest leadership and communication research.
Start here to dig deeper into professional development for yourself and for the teams you manage.
The idea of “happily ever after” was not introduced to predict or guide professional satisfaction. But dismissing fairytale endings has hardly spared us from imagining dream jobs or wishing for fantastic careers. Those of us fortunate enough to have professional … [Read more...] about How to Be Happy at Work
I know this successful entrepreneur, Tom, let’s call him. Tom is ambitious, disciplined, and resilient. He’s also quite smart. One day over lunch, Tom and I were talking about our respective businesses. I shared some ideas I was kicking around, and he shared his … [Read more...] about Achieve Your Goals With This One Shift
In an era that is being defined by violence, hate, and marginalization, last weekend’s two mass shootings punctuated the dire state of civility in our nation. More than 40 years after helping make Elvis Costello famous, a set of Nick Lowe lyrics now seems like … [Read more...] about The Strategic Case for Compassion
The rectangular yellow Post-in note has been stuck to my computer since November. At the time, I was working hard to revise my business plan and update my branding. I had explored some partnerships, had chosen a direction, and was excited about moving forward. But I … [Read more...] about Confessions of an Imposter
Power. We commend it in those we admire, and we criticize it in those we attack. We grasp for more when we feel dominated, then we hide what we have when we feel dominating. We root for underdogs and scold power grabbers, yet we also value winners over losers. In … [Read more...] about To Be or Not to Be Powerful
The fortunate among us chart careers based on what we predict will make us happy. We use that metric to make countless decisions-- only to end up less happy than we imagined, wondering if it’s possible to achieve and sustain joy at work.
Spoiler: it is!
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This #coaching and #sponsorship program is an example of what can happen when vision, thought, and commitment come together! I'm thrilled to help build @DellTech's leadership diversity--and to work with so many women who are already great leaders! https://t.co/jJq7LiewsQ
Underrepresented voices become louder through preparation, collaboration, positivity, and confidence. #diversity #womenleaders #communication
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Watching my son--who is built like a linebacker--transform himself into a cross country runner has made me so proud. But the tears came when he chased down one of the few competitors that finished after him--to shake his hand and congratulate him on his finish. #empathy #proudmom
Quick shout out to @SHSRunning Sutherland Varsity Boys XC & Coach Rapp...they hosted a nice meet today and their boys (and girls) showed nice sportsmanship during & after the race. Well done and fast racing! Your school should be proud. @PCSDAthletics @PCSDSchools @SecVAthletics
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