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#229 – DELIVERING DIFFICULT FEEDBACK – ELIZABETH LIONS

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Delivering difficult feedback with grace is one of the hardest things a female leader can do, and is the most necessary. In general, many women when delivering feedback sound angry, judgmental, or attacking. It could be the tone of their voice or the look on their face, but whatever it is, it’s not good to be on the other side of it. Others can’t quite say what they need to say, leaving the team member fuzzy about what really took place in the one-on-one meeting. Continue reading →

#197 – WHY WOMEN LOSE CONFIDENCE? – ELIZABETH LIONS

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Picture1“The problem is not with life. The problem is you haven’t taken charge of your mind.”—sadguru, Isha Foundation 

I always take questions at the end of my talks, and recently I distinctly remember a women in the back of the room that said, ” Elizabeth, I attended one of your talks recently, and you told us about the monkey in our heads. That really helped me. Can you tell that story again?” Continue reading →

#183 – BEING THE BOSS: WHY SO MANY LEADERS FAIL? – ELIZABETH LIONS

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Lions gold podiumNothing is more flattering than a promotion. When the executives choose you to be a leader, it sends a powerful message about your skills and knowledge.

But if a promotion is proof that a person knows what they’re doing at work, why is it so hard for so many employees to make the move from individual contributor to leader successfully? Continue reading →

#181 – FIVE THINGS THAT NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM YOUR RESUME IN 2017 – ELIZABETH LIONS

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Picture1Everyone I know agonizes over what is on their resume because we all know if it’s not perfect, you may not get a call from a recruiter. This constant process of gathering feedback, from peers and experts alike, can make the job search confusing before you even start. Continue reading →

#170 – HOW THE JOB SEARCH CHANGED SINCE 2009 – ELIZABETH LIONS

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Picture1Did realize how many people are looking for a new job?

According to LinkedIn’s survey report in 2016, 87% of passive and active candidates are open to a new job. The number one reason for wanting a new job is career advancement and growth.

In the last three years, I’ve been surprised to find clients come to me looking for new roles that have been with a company ten years or more. Baffled with how much the job market and recruiting trends have changed, they seek solid advice. Continue reading →