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"It doesn’t matter how much I’ve done, they’ll never see me as valuable." This piece by L'Oreal Thompson Payton gets me every time. - Having to work twice as hard to get half as far - The higher up you get the worse it gets - Being overworked and underrecognized Are only a few of the dynamics that women experience in workplace leadership. - 53% of women experience loneliness in the workplace - 30% of senior level women feel as if they don't have anyone to talk with It also means that we each have the opportunity to see, recognize, respect, and celebrate each other. Which profoundly impacts whether it's sustainable and healthy for women to stay in the role, at the organization, or be whole. How are you working to understand and celebrate someone whose leadership might look and sound different than yours? https://lnkd.in/gSEegZW9

"Why should I use my voice? It's not going to matter anyways." Because the people who speak are the ones who control the narrative. Control how history is made. Control how history gets written. Control what stories get told. It's frustrating as heck to say something and not be heard. It's vulnerable to share your thoughts and have the conversation move on as if you don't exist. It's disheartening and damaging to be shut down. It's one of the many ways we learn to keep our mouths shut, keep our heads, down, and keep to ourselves. But if we don't share, our perspectives and experiences are missing. Other people's narratives (often about us) dominate. Leaders make suboptimal decisions based on incomplete information. We are further cut out -- of our teams, communities, and the world. Where might your voice be missing -- to everyone's detriment? If you're looking for ways to add your perspective, try starting with -- ➡ "From where I sit..." ➡ "I see it differently..." #communication #speakup #useyourvoice #leadershipskills

There are no perfect leaders - myself included. ➡ If we're looking for fool-proof role models, we're not going to find them. ➡ If we're waiting for other people to make the changes we want, we're going to wait a long time. ➡ If we're sitting on our potential until we get the job title, promotion, or official status, the world is missing out on what we could be doing NOW. So when Philip Xiao asks me what advice I have for aspiring leaders, my answer is: Don't wait for tomorrow or for someone else to be the change. Be the change. How might you lead from where you are today? Asian Leaders Alliance #asianheritagemonth #useyourvoice #leadership

So many people are focused on getting a seat at the table. But having a seat at the table doesn't necessarily mean you'll get heard. In many of the teams I've been on, I thought that - when I made partner, I would have influence - when I held the same title, I would have the same compensation - when I was no longer the most junior, then things would change - when I learned to talk and act like the majority, then I'd be heard That wasn't the case. Aida Davis's analysis of The Problem With Tables in the Stanford Social Innovation Review highlights a few ideas I can't shake: - Too often for tables to function, it "requires that... people assimilate, concede some of their humanity, and suffer ongoing indignities." - "A table that routinely refuses to execute on its promises, is not one worthy of trust or commitment." Where are you gathering? And what are you creating? You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gqbd4qkw #Women #Workplace #Inclusion #Belonging #Thrive #Leadership

It might sound strange, but I'm grateful when you cancel on me. Changing best laid plans shows self-awareness of what you need, and the ability to redraw healthy boundaries of what you can carry based on new real-time information. Family member in the hospital, competing deadline, taking a sad day -- I don't actually need to know the reason. I'm not going to question whether you're committed or whether you care. I'm going to assume you're an adult and are doing what you need to do. I'm happy to reschedule, or to agree that what we planned just doesn't make the cut at this time. We're all carrying far too much these days. Please don't let guilt, the need to apologize, or the pressure to pull impossible heroics also be something on your plate. #boundaries #leadership #mentalhealth #selfcare

Writing a book can be an isolating process. Getting to talk about the ideas in your book in a way that transforms how people see themselves and the issues we face? The best. Thank you HubSpot for having me, and Brooke Bond, Irene Chang, and Gabrielle Benson for being such thoughtful hosts!

How often do you stop yourself from saying what needs to be said? Silence can be strategic. It can be a key factor in - Navigating dynamics - Playing the long game - Self-preservation and survival Silence can also play out as self-censorship. - Biting your tongue - Editing out the parts of yourself that others don't deem acceptable - Withholding thoughts, ideas, perspectives, and feelings What are the main reasons you self-censor? #communication #unlearningsilence #advocacy #bestideas

Comfort is part of but should not be the sole factor in deciding whether to speak up. Comfort is a measure of what is familiar, not what is beneficial.

Are you struggling with any of the following? * Overcoming obstacles to growth and scaling your business * Unraveling intricate problems to find the root causes and solutions * Partnering with a seasoned strategic advisor to navigate complexities to make beneficial decisions If so, check out Michele Price's post below and get in touch. I've so appreciated her perspective.

Whether we say something impacts the people around us, the cultures we build, the norms we reinforce -- and sometimes, whether we make the flight. The last flight I took had been delayed 3 hours, which meant folks trying to transfer through would barely make their connections. Before we landed, the pilot requested that everyone who was NOT trying to make a tight connection stay seated upon landing so people trying to catch flights could deplane first -- "If you were trying to make a flight, wouldn't you want others to do that for you?" When we landed, some people stayed seated. Others stood up. Some blocked the aisle while passengers from the back of the plane were trying to make their way down the aisle. I watched with fascination as this group dynamic played out. If you know a fellow passenger is trying to make a tight connection, and you see other passengers blocking their way, would you say something? Cast your vote below. -- Full analysis, including strategies for leveraging process to influence outcomes rather than rely on human kindness, in my free monthly newsletter. You can sign up here to get it to your inbox next week: https://lnkd.in/dKbD-Dbk -- Spoiler: I said something. #communication #bystander #behavioralscience #leadership #norms