Thought Leadership

In today's business landscape, we can be assured of only one thing: We are entering an uncertain time. Change is in the air, but the form it takes and its impact on work is yet to be seen. Several leadership capabilities will be critical for navigating this future, and based on Zenger and Folkman's research, they're all areas where women excel.

Leaders who spend time on the ground with team members often benefit from the relationship-building and communication that come with being visible and accessible. How do leaders get and stay out of the day-to-day tactics, have time to address the essential issues and avoid burning out?

How data are collected, how datasets are sometimes “scrubbed” and how data is eventually presented and interpreted are also structured by biases, and the best way to uncover these biases is to bring a qualitative perspective to bear on quantitative approaches and claims.

As a leader, you can’t be everywhere all the time, but you can influence at least a few of your organization’s micro-cultures. Done right, you can use these interventions to have a positive and pervasive impact across the organization.

Employees who see advocacy in action and benefit from it are far more inclined to become advocates themselves. As a result, organizations driven by advocate leaders also tend to be more inclusive, diverse and equitable environments in which to work and grow on the job.

Making an effort to promote authenticity in the workplace is valiant and even necessary. However, companies must recognize that it isn’t a one-size-fits-all project. To truly commit to authenticity, it's vital to ensure all employees, regardless of their demographic, are supported.