Leadership is Feminine

WITH KRIS PLACHY

Stop Playing Small May 24, 2021

You know that person. The one who is jealous and full of envy and has to go out of her way to minimize anyone she believes is better than her or has more than her. She’s usually insulting,...

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But It's Tax Season May 17, 2021

So what is your “tax season”? Is it April 15th? Maybe it’s Christmas or Mother’s Day. But what about pre-season or post-season? The reason this is a problem, whatever your...

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Q & A with How to CEO Clients May 10, 2021

I cannot believe how lucky I am to work with such amazing women leaders every. single. day. I had a Q & A call with a few of my current and former How to CEO clients and, I won't lie to you,...

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High-Performing, Business-Destroying Monsters May 03, 2021

Has your shining team member turned into a shiny team member? The terms are pretty similar, but the motivation of each is quite different. The ugly truth is that they can’t be rehabilitated....

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The Accountability Quagmire Apr 26, 2021

Accountability - making a commitment and then following through on it. You wouldn’t think it’s that hard to do, right? Yet every day, we are surrounded by people who think...

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Laughter and Leadership Apr 19, 2021

Being firm and serious when you need to be is important, but if overused, it can lose its authority and make you unapproachable. Real laughter is a form of connection. I think that leaders who...

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Conversation with Meha Agrawal Apr 12, 2021

In today’s interview, Kris talks with Meha Agrawal, South Asian American CEO and founder of Silk + Sonder. Silk + Sonder is a community-driven program which is rooted in principles of...

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Vulnerability as a Female Entrepreneur Apr 05, 2021

Vulnerability is not just about making yourself susceptible to physical or emotional harm – it can also be a mechanism for growth and connection with others. Tune in to find out how being...

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Warning Signs an Employee Isn't Going to Work Out Mar 29, 2021

Today we’re talking about some warning signs to watch out for when you’re hiring a new employee. You’ve probably experienced some, or all, of these. And out of desperation, you...

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Helplessness and Arrogance for Female Entrepreneurs Mar 22, 2021

Helplessness and arrogance - really? Yes, I have noticed that many of my clients seem to fall into two polarizing positions. They either end up in a feeling of total helplessness or a place of...

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Arguing with Team Members Mar 15, 2021

We all deal with the emotion of anger every now and then. There's nothing wrong with that. But we don't have to work out our anger with other people. Arguing with team members isn't good. As...

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A Phrase to Eliminate Immediately Mar 08, 2021

Today I’m sharing an important observation I’ve made from numerous clients over the years. It’s a phrase that we most likely all use. It’s insidious, and it’s...

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Becoming the Woman People Want to Work For Mar 01, 2021

So how can you become the woman people want to work for? Today we’re talking about how you can intentionally lean into the person you are and become even more, unabashedly, you. Then, by...

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But Iā€™m NOT a CEO, Iā€™m a HEALER Feb 22, 2021

When women business owners don’t think of themselves as CEOs, but as healers, they are often blocking their own success. Today, we are going to talk about how you can be both a healer and a...

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Management Needs a Map Feb 15, 2021

When faced with a management challenge, those who don’t have a lot of development or support struggle with which way to go. Today, we are going to talk about how to develop a management map...

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3 Foundational Competencies for All Leaders Feb 08, 2021

Core competencies are benchmark skills that are needed in particular leadership roles. They are the price of entry, and you can't function well without them. Today, we're going to talk about the...

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Saving Team Members from Their Failures Feb 01, 2021

When a team member makes a mistake or doesn’t perform well, it has a direct impact on you and others in your business. As an empath, you probably tend to focus on how the team member feels...

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Entrepreneurial Magic Jan 25, 2021

There is magic in being an entrepreneur. Having an idea that you create and build is magical. As your business grows, don’t lose that entrepreneurial magic just because it gets a little...

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Are You an Empathic CEO? Jan 18, 2021

Managing human emotions is often labelled as a “soft skill” for leaders, but in reality, it is anything but. Today we will talk about being an empathic CEO and how feeling other...

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The One Question Every CEO Must Use Jan 11, 2021

Circumstances have very little to do with your results - it’s how you think about them and respond. It is easy to lose sight of what you’re trying to do, so asking yourself and your...

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Conversation with Natalie Bacon Jan 04, 2021

In today’s interview, Kris talks with Natalie Bacon, a life coach helping women live more purposefully and passionately. Natalie shares her story and the lessons about money and team...

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Rescuerā€™s Exhaustion Dec 28, 2020

People often feel trapped by their commitments and feel that everything will come crumbling down if they slip up. One cause of this is rescuer’s exhaustion resulting from a person’s...

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Resisting What Is Dec 21, 2020

Do you find yourself resisting "what is"? As we reflect back on the monumental year that was 2020, we can learn lessons that help us grow and move forward. While we could fixate on what we wish...

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Why We Hire the People We Know We Shouldn't Dec 14, 2020

I know the frustration you feel when you’re trying to hire for positions in your business. You’re totally normal if you compromise because you’re desperate. But today, I’m...

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