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We all have our ideal working conditions. We might love working from home, enjoy a couple of sociable days in the office each week, or crave the daily ritual of a peaceful commute. Whatever your personal preference, the recent trend in many sectors to force a return to the office has raised a lot of concerns.
In this episode, I dig into the statistics and history of the WFH-to-RTO saga and its weighty impact on employees—in particular, how the move away from flexible work options may have a disproportionate effect on working mothers.
We’ll break down the latest data and explain how we got here:
Why the “she-cession” was followed by an influx of moms re-entering the workforce;The stats that back up the nation’s feelings on flexible work;How changing mandates are affecting job seekers;The systemic causes that got us to where we are today.Related Links:
Wall Street Journal essay - https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/return-to-the-office-mandates-are-a-disaster-for-working-mothers-bf57a071Time magazine article - https://time.com/6251465/return-to-office-working-moms-pandemic/University of Chicago research - https://bfi.uchicago.edu/working-paper/time-savings-when-working-from-home/Bankrate article on the effects of return-to-office mandates - https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/return-to-office-mandates-effects-on-working-mothers/Take Action with Bossed Up - https://www.bossedup.org/takeactionBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
Community, connection, and collaboration: these are the keys to our survival as a species if you ask Baily Hancock, a community architect and strategist with more than three decades of experience. Prioritizing these concepts within both her own career trajectory and her client work has positioned Baily as an expert and thought leader who helps organizations conceptualize, launch, and grow successful communities.
In this episode, she shares what she’s learned about leveraging community, leaning on connections when navigating major career pivots, and fostering collaboration every step of the way. We even dig into thought leadership and the question of job security as either an employee or entrepreneur.
Prepare to expand your professional persona and unleash the thought leader within as we uncover:
The persistent reality of reinvention throughout our careersThe game-changing benefits of nurturing community and reaching outWhat’s actually more secure—being an employee or entrepreneur?How to put yourself out there as a thought leader and expertRelated Links:
Connect with Baily on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bailyhancock/Visit Baily’s website - https://bailyhancock.com/Snag the Podcast Guest Playbook - https://bailyhancock.com/podcastguestJoin The Collaboration Coalition - https://collaborationcoalition.mn.co/The Level Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupSpeak Up: our live assertive communication course - http://www.bossedup.org/speakupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
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Writing cover letters is stressful. If I surveyed a thousand job seekers about their least favorite parts of the job search, I bet most of them would put this task near the top of their list. But as awful as they can be, they’re still important and can help set you apart. A good cover letter lets you highlight the most important details of your application right away.
Here’s my straightforward, bullet point-based cover letter strategy that will help you curb the overwhelm and get right to the point. Keeping the reader engaged through the first page of your application goes a long way to getting your foot in the interview room door.
Discover my go-to template for creating an impactful cover letter every time:
Why white space and brevity will land your cover letter on the top of the stack;How to harness the awesome power of the rule of three;Step-by-step instructions for creating your own low-stress, speedy cover letter writing strategy.Related Links:
Hired: my Job Search Accelerator - https://www.bossedup.org/gethiredEpisode 365, How To Write A Meaningful Cover Letter For Today’s Competitive Job Market - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode365Episode 415, How To Use AI To Write Cover Letters Faster - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode415Bossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
Resiliency is an important trait for any leader, but the systemic barriers that underrepresented professionals face, on top of persisting gender and racial gaps, make this skill even more vital. My guest, Jacqueline Twillie, quite literally wrote the book on resiliency for these leaders, drawing on her experience working to reduce worldwide inequity.
In this episode, we discuss her book and her approach to strategic sustainability for leaders facing these challenging dynamics. From the cyclical process of refilling your resilience well to a fresh take on failure, Jacqueline’s approach to empowering women from underrepresented backgrounds who are navigating the pitfalls and potentials of leadership offers real-world advice for all leaders seeking a stronger foothold in their futures.
Reset your mindset with Jacqueline’s expert insights into:
The ways risk, resilience, rest, and reward work together to foster growth;How cultivating resilience is like navigating a traffic jam;What neurotransmitters and nutrition have to do with resilient leadership.Related Links:
Jacqueline’s website - https://www.zerogap.co/Connect with Jacqueline on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinetwillie/Connect with Jacqueline on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinetwillie/?hl=enConnect with Jacqueline on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Jvtwillie/The Resilient Leaders Program - https://www.zerogap.co/resileintleadersprogramJacqueline’s book, Dear Resilient Leader: A Guide for Underrepresented Leaders - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNRFYVZQ/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_15FXH2FQXNWCNHPEZJKS?linkCode=ml1&tag=thepowbre-20The Seven Spirtual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-seven-spiritual-laws-of-success-a-pocketbook-guide-to-fulfilling-your-dreams-one-hour-of-wisdom-deepak-chopra/11605345?ean=9781878424716Mindet by Carol Dwek - https://bookshop.org/p/books/mindset-the-new-psychology-of-success-carol-s-dweck/7841782?ean=9780345472328Episode 386, How To Boost Your Energy With The Power Of Nutrition - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode386Level Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
How does your LinkedIn Skills section look these days? Whether or not you’re currently on the hunt for new employment opportunities, this is your friendly reminder to get your Skills section in order. LinkedIn places a huge focus on this section of your profile when it comes to recruiters looking for candidates.
In this episode, I walk you through how to amp up your Skills section. With everything we have to do, wouldn’t it be nice to let LinkedIn take some of the hard work of job searching (even if you’re just low-key looking right now) off your plate?
Listen along as we walk through this essential process and discover:
Why fine-tuning your Skills section is so important to your job search;How to narrow the long list of skills you possess so it serves you best;How to navigate the finicky nuances of the skills list LinkedIn provides.Related Links:
Hired: my Job Search Accelerator - https://www.bossedup.org/gethiredBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
Whether an organization’s teams are centered in a single city or dispersed across the world, cultural differences inevitably emerge. For leaders accustomed to knowing the answers and acting on their singular understanding of situations, it can be difficult to recognize these differences, much less level up the listening skills needed to address them for the good of their organization.
For more than 10 years, Hawa Kombian has worked within and alongside companies in Canada, Ghana, and more, using her expertise in cross-cultural competency and communication to help her clients achieve operational sustainability and social vibrancy through customized results-driven cultures of connection. In this episode, Hawa and I delve into the compassionate approach she teaches to guide leaders and their teams in this important work.
Explore the essential impact of cross-cultural competency on the future of work with:
Why listening is the key to positive change in any organization;How to lead with cross-cultural compassion in today’s remote workplaces;The need for humility in leaders championing long-term change;How we can redefine the legacy of leadership.Related Links:
Hawa’s Linktree - https://linktr.ee/hawakocoLearn more about Hawa - https://hawakombianconsulting.com/Hawa’s LinkedIn article, Hey Founder... How To Collaborate With Your Team - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hey-founder-how-collaborate-your-team-b-hawa-kombianEpisode 2 of Hawa’s Compass Audiocast, Choose Friends With Care - https://youtu.be/LU-mWQSu8Z4Join Hawa’s Journey Alignment Mastermind - https://testhk.my.canva.site/hkc-mediaHidden Brain Podcast Episode, US 2.0: What We Have In Common - https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/us-2-0-what-we-have-in-common/Level Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
How many meeting invites do you get each week? If your company is like many American organizations, it’s probably too many. Recent research shows that 70% of all company meetings are keeping teams from completing their tasks. On top of that, a Harvard Business Review article reports that “Ineffective meetings that waste our time can negatively impact psychological, physical, and mental well-being.” Yikes!
In this episode, I share three steps that can help reduce meeting overwhelm. There’s no doubt that declining a meeting is easier said than done. Company culture and concern for professional relationships can make it anxiety-inducing to even consider clicking anything but that little “yes” box on a meeting invitation. But taking the plunge and beginning to question—and even turn down—unnecessary meetings can make a huge difference in your company as a whole.
Navigate the meeting acceptance minefield professionally by learning:
What the research says about our inefficient attachment to meetings;Why it’s okay to ask for more information;How and when to decline delicately;How to put meeting reduction into practice with your team.Related Links:
Harvard Business Review article, “Dear Manager, You’re Holding Too Many Meetings” - https://hbr.org/2022/03/dear-manager-youre-holding-too-many-meetingsThe Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-art-of-gathering-how-we-meet-and-why-it-matters-priya-parker/588739?ean=9781594634932My LinkedIn course, “Asserting Yourself: An Empowered Choice - https://www.linkedin.com/learning/asserting-yourself-an-empowered-choice/why-being-assertive-mattersBossed Up Accelerator - Level Up - https://www.bossedup.org/levelup Bossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
Pay transparency is one of our policy priorities at Bossed Up, and in this episode, I speak with a scholar who studies the subject: Zoë Cullen. An assistant professor of entrepreneurial management at Harvard Business School, Zoë has spent the last decade studying gender gaps within the workforce, and most recently has focused on the effects of pay transparency laws.
Her research reveals a lot of interesting information about what pay transparency means for individual workers, career motivation, and hiring practices. Zoë’s practical explanations of the data help put this groundbreaking policy into perspective.
Find out what the numbers say about how pay transparency is playing out in the real world:
Which information frictions and taboos stand in the way;The surprising effect of learning what your boss makes;How pay transparency affects powerhouse negotiators in the workplace;And even the potential downsides to pay transparency for worker’s wages.Related Links:
Connect with Zoë - https://zcullen.github.io/Read Zoë’s article, “Is Pay Transparency Good?” - https://zcullen.github.io/assets/docs/JEP%20Is%20Pay%20Transparency%20Good.pdfRead Zoë’s article, “Equilibrium Effects Of Pay Transparency” - https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w28903/w28903.pdfEqual Pay for Equal Work Act - https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb19-085Episode 319, “How To Talk Money With Your Friends and Family and Why It’s Critically Important That You Do” - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode319Episode 146 “Step-By-Step Negotiation Prep” https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode146Salary Insights Guide - https://www.bossedup.org/negotiation#salaryinsightsBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
When you need a reference, what’s the first thing you do? Almost everyone looking for a new job will need a reference or two, and a former employer is the most common choice. However customary this exchange might be, though, no one appreciates having a reference call sprung on them without warning.
I recently received just such an out-of-the-blue reference check. The uncomfortable experience prompted me to pull together four tips for putting your best foot forward when you come to this point in your job search. Spoiler alert: it all starts with giving your reference a heads-up.
In today’s episode, I unpack some steps to make the most of your ask:
Why a friendly reconnection is keyWhich job search details you’ll want to includeHow to check the temperature of your contactA bonus query for the bravest among usRelated Links:
My LinkedIn Learning course, How To Leverage References, Recommendations, and Referrals to Advance Your Career - https://www.linkedin.com/learning/how-to-leverage-references-recommendations-and-referrals-to-advance-your-career/advance-your-careerBossed Up’s Job Search Resource Hub - https://www.bossedup.org/free-resources/job-searchBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
Most of us have or will experience the classic post-promotion “freakout.” This crushing crisis of confidence leaves us wondering how we got here and whether we can handle our new responsibilities. Jodi Flynn, a leadership development expert with more than a decade of experience helping organizations with attracting, developing, and successfully promoting more women into senior levels of leadership, often helps clients through this transitional time and remembers well the feeling of navigating it herself.
In this episode, we sit down to explore the reasons behind this inevitable anxiety. We lay out a host of tips to help you navigate and manage these feelings, so you can embrace the boss you’re meant to be.
Feel empowered with Jodi’s practical and insightful ideas for navigating this new terrain:
How to deal with the tedious intersection of gratitude and anxiety;How to shift your perspective by cultivating an inner boss identity;Why you owe it to your team and yourself to delegate;Why keeping up on self-care as a leader is more than just a nice-to-have.Related Links:
Follow Jodi on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodiflynn/Jodi’s podcast Women Taking the Lead - https://womentakingthelead.com/podcast/Jodi’s organization - https://womentakingthelead.com/Jodi’s book Accomplished: How to Go from Dreaming to Doing - https://bookshop.org/p/books/accomplished-how-to-go-from-dreaming-to-doing-jodi-flynn/11327872?ean=9780692806975Jodi’s Leadership Operating System Inventory - https://womentakingthelead.com/leadership-abilities-inventory/Maine’s Women’s Conference - https://www.themainewomensconference.org/Massachusetts Conference of Women - https://www.maconferenceforwomen.org/Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear - https://bookshop.org/p/books/atomic-habits-an-easy-proven-way-to-build-good-habits-break-bad-ones-james-clear/12117739?ean=9780735211292McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace Study - https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/featured%20insights/diversity%20and%20inclusion/women%20in%20the%20workplace%202022/women-in-the-workplace-2022.pdfAcademy of Management Journal Article - https://journals.aom.org/doi/abs/10.5465/amj.2016.0662Bossed Up Episode 426, Women of Color in Leadership and Trauma at Work - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode426Bossed Up Episode 437, The Succession Gap and the Growing Value of Your Leadership Aspirations - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode437Bossed Up Episode 407, How to Delegate Without Feeling so Bad About It - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode407My LinkedIn Learning Course, Coping With Your Impostor Syndrome To Build Your Career Confidence - https://www.linkedin.com/learning/coping-with-impostor-syndrome-to-build-career-confidence/feeling-like-a-fraudLevel Up Leadership Accelerator - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
Recently, a member of my HIRED Job Search Accelerator community asked a very important and relevant question: how do I get back into the job search after years away?
If you or someone you know is preparing to take the plunge back into the working world, the four tips in this episode will familiarize you with how the job hunt landscape has changed and leave you feeling more confident in the career skills you still possess.
Prepare for this big transition by understanding:
The importance of starting to send out resumes right nowThe key step for that very first cover letterWhy reaching out to everyone in your network is a supportive strategyHow to address that “gap in your resume”Related Links:
LinkedIn Learning course “Career Strategies for Women Re-Entering the Workforce” - https://www.linkedin.com/learning/career-strategies-for-women-re-entering-the-workforce/resilience-for-the-road-aheadRandstad Survey - https://swnsdigital.com/us/2018/10/it-takes-5-months-of-searching-to-land-a-job-study-finds/Prepare to Launch U - https://www.preparetolaunchu.com/Listen to the episode “Dealing With Low-Ball Job Offers” - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode439Listen to the episode “Grow Your Professional Network in the New Year” - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode435Listen to the episode “Marketing Yourself in the Job Search After a Career Break” - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode202HIRED: my Job Search Accelerator - https://www.bossedup.org/gethired -
What’s the last self-help book you read? These days, whatever life change you’re hoping for, there’s a self-help guru and their associated memoir eager to explain how they did it and you can too. The problem is that most of these books are written by the people for whom our capitalist society was built.
In this episode, I speak with Sharon Podobnik, a seasoned executive leadership coach and former self-help fiend whose questioning of the industry led her to write her new book, It’s Not (All) Your Fault: Self-Help and the Individualization of Oppression. Sharon is a font of knowledge on all things self-help and the perfect person to delve deep into this problematic field and begin envisioning a healthier, more equitable alternative.
Get insight into all the misleading and ineffective ways we try to help ourselves, including:
The disconnect between who writes self-help and who reads it;The difference between oppressive and liberatory self-help;And how we start building a version of self-help that actually works.Related Links:
Find Sharon online - https://www.sharonpodobnikpeterson.com/ Order Sharon’s new book - https://itsnotallyourfault.com/The Center for Conscious Leadership - https://www.thecenterforconsciousleadership.com/Bossed Up Episode 422 on gender equality at work - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode422Bossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
What do you do if a job offer comes in with a low-ball salary? In this episode, I dig into a topic inspired by a listener's email that echoes the experiences of many job seekers. The thrill of a job offer in your inbox can be quickly curtailed by a proposed salary that doesn’t even hit the bottom of your range. The let-down stems from a combination of systemic issues around hiring, genuine frustration and stress, and possibly some unrealistic expectations.
I explain what’s going on behind the scenes in these scenarios and what you can do to set yourself up for job search and salary negotiation success.
Press play to discover insights that cast job hunting in a new light, including:
Why there’s an extended timeline on job searching todayWhat’s happening behind the hiring curtain with supply and demandWhen in the process you’re at the peak of your negotiating powerHow you can be a part of the change to greater salary transparencyRelated Links:
Randstad Survey - https://swnsdigital.com/us/2018/10/it-takes-5-months-of-searching-to-land-a-job-study-finds/ Bureau of Labor Statistics - https://www.bls.gov/Free Bossed Up Negotiation Guide - https://www.bossedup.org/negotiationLearn more about the fight for salary transparency - https://www.bossedup.org/takeactionHired: my Job Search Accelerator - https://www.bossedup.org/gethiredMy job search resource hub - https://www.bossedup.org/free-resources/job-searchBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
Content warning: this blog post and podcast episode include mentions of pregnancy loss.
Odds are, you either know someone or are someone who has experienced infertility or pregnancy loss firsthand. The visibility of this common but traumatic experience has been on the rise, but there’s still a lot to do before people feel as comfortable discussing a pregnancy loss as they do a migraine or knee surgery.
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Alice Domar, a psychologist and the Chief Compassion Officer at Inception Fertility. Dr. Domar has investigated the link between stress and infertility for decades, and her research shines a fascinating light on this widespread problem.
Tune in to discover the science behind this mind–body link, including:
What the research has to say about the link between stress and infertilityHow to address stress reduction without resorting to victim-blamingWhat needs to change in the workforce to improve infertility supportRelated Links:
Dr. Alice Domar’s website - https://dralicedomar.com/Inception Fertility - https://inceptionfertility.com/Dr. Domar’s books, including Conquering Infertility - https://dralicedomar.com/products/Stress and infertility are connected—but 4 mindfulness strategies can help with both by L'Oreal Thompson Payton - https://fortune.com/well/article/stress-infertility-connection-mindfulness-strategies/?utm_source=pocket_savesL’Oreal Thompson Payton’s Bossed Up Episode 410 - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode410Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth - https://bookshop.org/p/books/ina-may-s-guide-to-childbirth-updated-with-new-material-ina-may-gaskin/11426722?ean=9780553381153Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/11/2023-17041/regulations-to-implement-the-pregnant-workers-fairness-act#:~:text=The%20PWFA%20requires%20a%20covered,business%20of%20the%20covered%20entity.Sarah Brafman’s Bossed Up Episode 414 - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode414Bossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
Do you aspire to lead others? If yes, you’re in the minority. New research shows that fewer and fewer people are expressing the desire to take on leadership roles, with women and Gen Z workers being chief among those losing interest.
In this episode, I take a look at what’s behind this hesitance to pursue promotions to people management. Then, we’ll dive into what companies need to do to encourage and support their workforce to close this succession gap.
Tune in now to learn:
How the succession gap exacerbates the gender leadership gapWhy a solid succession strategy is essential for the development and retention of future leadersThe very real value of your leadership ambitionRelated Links:
2023 Visier study - https://www.visier.com/blog/new-research-individual-contributors-shun-management/2022 meta-analysis - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0001879122000550Simon Sinek Quote - https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/conversation-why-do-some-teams-succeed-while-others-fail-its-the-environment-stupid/14850/Level Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupNegotiation Guide: www.bossedup.org/negotiationJob Search Resource Hub: https://www.bossedup.org/free-resources/job-searchBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
Content warning: this episode includes mentions of pregnancy loss. Growing up, we’re often taught to deny or fight our fears. Fear is weakness, as you may have been told, and the only way to get ahead in the world is to become fearless. But since that’s all but impossible, we wind up spending precious energy we could be putting toward our goals erecting a stone wall around our fears when, in fact, acknowledging and respecting our fears could help us flourish!
In this episode, I speak with Farnoosh Torabi, a personal finance advisor, journalist, and author who explores fear and its role in our pursuit of success in her latest book, A Healthy State of Panic. We discuss how to identify and unpack our fear and use it to bolster our aspirations.
Don’t be afraid to delve into your fears with us as Farnoosh explains:
What you can learn from observing your fear,How naming fear can help you tame fear,Why reframing “success” could quell your fear of failure.Related Links:
Farnoosh Torabi on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/farnooshtorabi/Farnoosh’s website - https://farnoosh.tv/A Healthy State of Panic - https://ahealthystateofpanic.com/The So Money podcast - https://podcast.farnoosh.tv/Bossed Up episode with Marc Brackett - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode323Level Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
How have you been making time for building connections? This is not an easy thing to schedule in around work responsibilities, family events, and hard-earned relaxation time, but it is an important and uplifting part of establishing and growing your leadership community.
I dedicated myself to this pursuit wholeheartedly in 2023, and I came away from it with pride in what I accomplished and three takeaways to help you implement networking in your own 2024 strategic plan. Let this be the year you connect with fellow bosses in a new and authentic way.
Grab a pen and listen in—this episode will have you itching to get connecting:
Discover practical ideas for how to make a habit out of discovering “your people”Find out how a scheduling tool can help you create meaningful relationshipsUnveil all the ways this project will benefit your professional and personal lifeRelated Links:
HR Certification Institute - https://www.hrci.org/The CiviCo - https://www.livecivico.org/Leadership Denver - https://denverleadership.org/leadershipdenver/Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Leadership Foundation - https://denverleadership.org/Calendly - https://calendly.com/Asana - https://asana.comEmilie’s 2016 YouTube video on effective networking meetings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnJD4l-tzBELevel Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
Raise your hand if being a mom and working away from home has you STRESSED! Most parents would agree: one of the biggest challenges you face in the early years is figuring out how to patch together childcare you can actually afford!
Most parents in the U.S. have felt the impact of our poor childcare economy. Stiff competition for daycare entry, care coverage that doesn’t reflect the average work schedule, and costs that make it almost impossible for parents of littles to return to work at all are just a handful of the impossible choices working parents face.
Meanwhile… businesses today are desperate for talent! So why aren’t we catering to an eager but largely untapped potential workforce: parents of young children?
We need systemic change, and Nicole Riehl is making incredible strides in this arena. Her organization, EPIC, helps businesses address their teams’ childcare needs in a way that benefits their employees, companies, and the economy as a whole.Explore Nicole’s insights and the innovative solutions that are reshaping how businesses support working parents:
The major economic impacts of the country’s inadequate childcare infrastructureWhy affordable, quality childcare is a business imperativeHow childcare improvements align with the future of modern communitiesRelated Links:
EPIC’s website - https://www.coloradoepic.org/Nicole’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-riehl-ab46634/Nicole’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/theriehlnicoleNicole’s podcast, “The Dropoff” - https://www.coloradoepic.org/podcastGenXYZ 2023 - Top 25 Young Professionals - https://www.cobizmag.com/genxyz-2023-top-25-finalists/Denver Business Journal - Outstanding Women in Business Award -https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2022/08/19/dbj-2022-outstanding-women-in-business-awards.htmlUS Chamber of Commerce Foundation - https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/Bipartisan Policy Center - https://bipartisanpolicy.org/Council for Strong America - https://www.strongnation.org/articles/2038-122-billion-the-growing-annual-cost-of-the-infant-toddler-child-care-crisisRoadmap with The ECE Employer Roadmap - US Chamber of Commerce Foundation - https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/education/ece-employer-roadmapLeadership Denver - https://denverleadership.org/leadershipdenver/Proposition EE - https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb23-1290Employer-Based Childcare Design Lab - https://www.coloradoepic.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/EPIC-Design-Labs-Flyer-4-28-22-FINAL.pdfAi-Jen Poo’s Care Fest - https://www.carefest.com/event/6b40797d-1bb7-403c-97ca-3ae437a3c87f/summaryTake Action - advocate for the policy reforms that drive gender equity at work, including access to affordable, quality care: www.bossedup.org/takeactionBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
What wins are you celebrating in 2023? Whether the past year was a breeze or the worst one yet, it’s time to pour yourself a glass of bubbly (or Bubly) and announce aloud all the ways you shine.
Let’s jumpstart your year-end reflections. In this episode, I present three steps that will help you add a celebratory angle to your 2023 review and really remind you that you made progress this year, no matter what your 2024 to-do lists might look like.
You’ll leave equipped with some inspo to get you ready to ring in the new year, including:
The importance of celebrating your wins during the harder timesHow to identify the pride-worthy traits that got you through the challengesHow to build up your year-end brag bookAnd a very real celebration of Level Up participants who flourished in 2023Related Links:
Episode 127 How A Brag Book Can Help You Land Your Next Job or Promotion- https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode127Episode 217 How To Land a Job in a Different Industry - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode217Episode 395 You Deserve Self-Care For Your Career - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode395Episode 421 The Top Struggles of High Achievers - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode421More about The Progress Principle by Steven Kramer and Teresa Amabile - https://hbr.org/2011/05/the-power-of-small-winsLevel Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupHired: a Job Search Accelerator to Land Your Dream Job - https://www.bossedup.org/gethiredBossed Up job search resources - https://www.bossedup.org/free-resources/job-searchBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
How can you bring more courageous conversations into your practice of inclusive leadership? In recent years, more and more leaders are seeking to understand what inclusive leadership really means and how to build it into our ever-evolving organization models. It’s not easy work and, all too often, defensiveness and white fragility rear up as soon as the feedback is anything other than complimentary.
This episode is a sometimes spicy take on courageous conversations and inclusivity in the workplace, with two women who are transforming this fraught space. Stephanie Chin is a leadership consultant and the founder of Spicy Conversations. Sarah Noll Wilson is an executive coach, researcher, author, and one of Stephanie’s clients
We’re calling you in to talk all things inclusive leadership, including:
Just how difficult this work is, on all sidesWhat your inclusivity inaccuracies mean for your identityHow to transform “I would never!” into “When have I?”And how this education will help transform your organization and yourselfRelated Links:
Find Stephanie Chin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemchin/Find Sarah Noll Wilson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahnollwilson/DM Sarah to find out how you can start implementing change - [email protected]’s Spicy Conversations printable cheatsheet - https://drive.google.com/file/d/13BYq_udUfUbm8YePD0w8IbMZktBMAWCI/view?usp=drivesdkDon’t Feed the Elephants - Sarah Noll Wilson - https://bookshop.org/p/books/don-t-feed-the-elephants-overcoming-the-art-of-avoidance-to-build-powerful-partnerships-sarah-noll-wilson/17871254?ean=9781544525129Conversations on Conversations Podcast - https://sarahnollwilson.com/podcast/The Culture Map by Erin Meyer - https://erinmeyer.com/book/On Jim Irsay’s recent comments - https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jim-irsay-blames-his-2014-arrest-on-police-prejudice-against-white-billionairesHarvard Business Review on self-awareness - https://hbr.org/2018/01/what-self-awareness-really-is-and-how-to-cultivate-itHow To Be An Inclusive Leader with Jennifer Brown Bossed Up episode - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode327White Fragility, White Women's Tears, And Dismantling White Supremacy with Robin DiAngelo Bossed Up episode - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode304Armchair Expert’s Jonathan Van Ness podcast episode - https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/jonathan-van-nessMy book, Bossed Up: A Grown Woman’s Guide to Getting Your Sh*t Together - https://www.bossedup.org/bookLevel Up: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up job search resources - https://www.bossedup.org/free-resources/job-searchBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ - Show more
