The secret to a great talk? Follow the grandma rule, remember to ‘stick and click’, and don’t hesitate to repeat your top messages. I made a mistake last month, (ok, probably more than one), but…
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Why Become a Thought Leader?
CAREER INSURANCE…FROM POST IN THE UK BUSINESS REPORTER In earlier posts, we explored what a thought leader is and how thought leadership is different from PR and marketing. Now you might be asking why you should make the…
Where Are All the Women Entrepreneurs?
Sure, women start lots of companies. But where are the big, world-changing businesses run by women? I get asked this question all the time: Where are all the women entrepreneurs? I guess the people who…
Sometimes It’s Just Right
Keep looking, you’ll eventually find your tribe. And when you do, you’ll know it. Do you ever feel like you’ve spent your whole life looking for that place you feel at home almost immediately? That…
Are You a Boundary Setter?
How do you become a thought leader? Become a boundary setter. That is the advice from four thought leaders who joined my panel at the Grace Hopper Celebration in Fall 2012. The panelists included Janet Murray of Georgia Tech, Candice…
What Do I Do When No One Is Listening?
Thought leaders are often ahead of their time. They can find themselves ignored, overlooked, and even shunned. How do you overcome the naysayers? Imagine if you knew that the world was coming to an end,…
How Do I Find My Presumptive Bravado?
When is it okay to declare yourself an expert? How do you gain the needed confidence to own your role as a key influencer in your niche? “Good to hear from you, Roberta, how’s the…
Is It Time To Lighten Up?
The world of business just might be better off if we encouraged a bit more fun at work. I do a lot of coaching of senior executives and recently…
Write to Change the World
Is it time to claim your expertise, step into the spotlight, and join the conversation? Recently, I had the opportunity to attend an excellent one-day training, “Write to Change the World” from the folks at…
How to Sell Your Ideas
Previously published on Inc.com. You’ve got all your employees excited about your vision. now, it’s time to convince the rest of the world. To make a difference in your company and your market, you have to…