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Visibility Anxiety in Leadership: Why You’re Not Saying What You Know Is True
I’ve lived this moment too many times to count. You’re about to say something clear and true. Right before it leaves your mouth, your body clenches. You soften the edge. You add context you didn’t need. Or you say nothing at all. Most people call this being thoughtful, and in many ways, it is.…
Read MoreQuiet Leadership: The Power That Reorganizes a Room
n Many years ago, a client told me I had quiet power. At the time, I didn’t realize she was describing a form of quiet leadership. I didn’t quite know what to make of it so I didn’t immediately embrace it as a compliment. In a world that values confidence, strength, and loud authority, people…
Read MoreHesitating Before Reaching Out?
There’s often a quiet pause before we allow ourselves to be more visible. It may appear simple, like hesitating before reaching out. Whether it’s sending an email, extending an invitation, or introducing our work to someone new, something stops us in our tracks. On the surface, nothing is wrong. The outreach is thoughtful. The…
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