by Joanie Connell | Jan 25, 2023 | Careers, Leadership, Values
Authenticity has resurfaced as a buzzword in the workplace. In the early 2000s, authentic leadership became popular in response to Bill George’s 2003 book called Authentic Leadership. Leaders found that being more genuine and transparent helped them build trust among...
by Joanie Connell | Jan 8, 2020 | Blog, Leadership
There’s so much pressure to perform these days that it’s tempting to keep control over projects and minimize room for failure. Why do managers resist delegating? “They’re not ready.” This is a typical reason leaders give to keep doing the work themselves instead...
by Joanie Connell | Sep 19, 2018 | Leadership, Podcast, Resilient, Values, Women Leaders
Listen to Women Lead Radio as Joanie Connell, your host of REAL Life Lessons, has a conversation with Michelle Bergquist, CEO & Co-Founder of Connected Women of Influence, on how you can be a REAL woman of influence. Listen here. Highlights: Michelle...
by Joanie Connell | Dec 22, 2014 | Blog
By Joanie Connell. My husband said to me one day, “Do you know what I love about you?” My heart beat a little faster as I fluffed my hair and stood up a little straighter. “You get things done.” He finished. I tried not to let my disappointment show. “I get things...
by Joanie Connell | Aug 11, 2014 | Blog, Leadership, REAL Life Skills, Resilient, Values
Bill Treasurer is an expert on Risk. He has graciously shared tips for assessing whether taking a risk is right for you. Millennials, especially, consider Bill’s advice. Women too. You have been raised in a risk-averse environment, but risk is actually a good thing if...
