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Want To Stop Feeling Like an Imposter?

By Carolyn Stevens | Emotional Intelligence, I'm OK, You're OK, You As A Leader, Your Career | 0 comment | 12 October, 2020 | 9

“Maybe I’m not capable of being the leader that I want to be.” “I’m not confident that I can do a decent job as an executive.” “Who do I think I am? Truth be known, I’m not really very effective in my role.”   So many leaders talk about how they sometimes feel like aRead more

As a Female Leader, What Can You Do In These Challenging Times?

By Carolyn Stevens | Emotional Intelligence, You As A Leader | 0 comment | 18 May, 2020 | 9

I don’t think we have any option but to accept what’s going on in this interesting new world we live in—and plan a bright future for ourselves, both as a person on the planet and as a leader. Many female leaders are getting real clarity about how they can be a stronger leader from myRead more

What Are You Hoping For?

By Carolyn Stevens | Emotional Intelligence, You As A Leader | 0 comment | 21 April, 2020 | 6

This question isn’t as lightweight as it sounds. Because our brain is a question-asking and question-answering mechanism, as soon as you ask, “What are you hoping for?”, your brain begins to paint a picture of your ideal outcome. But wait, there’s more… Once your brain begins to paint a picture of what you’re hoping for,Read more

How Close Are You To Being A Totally Inspiring, Sought-After Leader?

By Carolyn Stevens | Feedback, People Leadership, You As A Leader, Your Career | 0 comment | 19 February, 2020 | 4

I’m speaking to female leaders, in particular, here… You don’t need to settle for anything less than being totally inspiring and sought-after. Being an OK leader isn’t good-enough. You don’t need to be anything less than your ideal. Your first step in moving towards being the leader you want to be is to figure outRead more

For Female Leaders, “Good Enough” Isn’t Really Good Enough

By Carolyn Stevens | Emotional Intelligence, You As A Leader | 0 comment | 6 February, 2020 | 21

Sadly, the bell curve is just as real when applied to a leader’s performance as it is in other realms of performance. Female leaders typically sit in one of four categories on the normal curve of distribution, aka the bell curve: As a female leader, when you sit in the Red zone… You’ll be inRead more

Are You Capable of Being the Leader You Want To Be?

By Carolyn Stevens | Emotional Intelligence, I'm OK, You're OK, Time & Stress Management, You As A Leader | 0 comment | 12 February, 2019 | 3

“Who am I to have a goal of being a senior leader?”  “I’m afraid of being found out.” “I really do doubt myself from time to time.” “I don’t have imposter syndrome. I really am a fraud.”   Most high-achieving, intelligent, ambitious leaders have “imposter” thoughts like these from time to time. (If you don’t,Read more

How Can I Stop Feeling Like an Imposter?

By Carolyn Stevens | Emotional Intelligence, I'm OK, You're OK, You As A Leader, Your Career | 0 comment | 19 June, 2018 | 9

“Maybe I’m not capable of being the leader that I want to be.” “I’m not confident that I can do a decent job as an executive.” “Who do I think I am? Truth be known, I’m not really very effective in my role.”   So many leaders talk about how they sometimes feel like aRead more

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