Category: Articles
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Women’s Events: Empowerment or Exploitation? [1144 words]
Now that we’re back live and in-person, several organizers of women’s events have asked me to speak. I love delivering keynotes and workshops, especially when my content can change the lives of women and other people who have been marginalized. But I don’t always say yes to these “opportunities.” Here’s why. First, a quick story.…
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Neurodivergent, Disabled, and Highly Qualified for the Job [1228 words]
Editor’s Note: A colleague submitted this article for publication by Lead at Any Level®. She asked us not to disclose her identity. While we have edited the article to improve SEO and comply with editorial guidelines, we have tried to retain the author’s voice. Few things are more frustrating than being turned down for jobs…
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Are You Networking across Generations? [586 words]
Workforce generations will shift dramatically by 2030. Future-proof your career by networking across generations. The generational mix of the workforce is projected to shift dramatically by 2030. Baby Boomers are retiring from (or being pushed out of) the workforce at higher rates. The first Generation Z professionals have already graduated from college—albeit via Zoom—and are…
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The Leadership Lie That’s Holding You (& Your Company) Back [872 words]
Do you spend time on social media, in free webinars, or listening to motivational speakers? If so, you’ve probably heard a particularly disastrous leadership lie. Don’t get me wrong. I know why coaches and consultants repeat this lie. They’re trying to shake us out of our complacency, get us thinking in a new direction, and…
