Podcast Guest Appearance: Mission First People Always Episode 69
I recently had the opportunity to appear on Dr. Mike Patterson’s podcast, Mission First People Always. Here’s a recap of…
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How Technical Leaders Master Strategic Execution: The ACT Method
I’ve been helping technical experts develop into leadership roles for over 20 years. First, I helped to develop myself from…
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How to Transform Your Technical Leadership Skills into Life Success
“What’s our goal for this coaching session?” I asked my client, an Electrical Engineering Ph.D. who leads student success efforts…
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From Stereotypes to Strengths: Harnessing Empathy in Technical Leadership
We were packing up at the end of the training session. As I was walking out of the classroom, one…
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How to Ensure Progress Even on Your Toughest Days: Embracing Bare Acceptable Minimums (BAMs)
I woke up with a start. I smelled something burning. I glanced at the clock. It was 3:38 AM. Oh,…
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How To Build a Culture of Excellence: Insights from My First Internship
My first internship as a sophomore in college was at a Texaco natural gas plant in Alabama. When I arrived,…
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How I Learned to Handle Conflicts at Work
“I don’t take orders from you, missy,” was written on Post-it Notes scattered around the lab. In my first job,…
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How to Navigate The Hidden Obstacles In Your Organization
You’re a savvy leader. If you weren’t, you wouldn’t be here. I’m sure you’ve studied the myriad of productivity, strategy,…
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7 Persuasion Lessons from Judging 12 Hard-Tech Pitches in 24 Hours
For the past three years, I’ve been a consultant with Innovation Crossroads, Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Lab Embedded Entrepreneurship Program…
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Three Leadership Lessons from One of Knoxville’s Most Exclusive Salons
In 2018, I took a job in Europe, and I became a super commuter. I was a regular passenger on…
