by Joanie Connell | Aug 28, 2025 | Blog, Leadership, Managing Change, Technical Leaders
In my work consulting to technical leaders, I often observe that while technology may be advancing exponentially, the human side of work remains as essential and as complex as ever. Today’s STEM leaders, in pharmaceuticals, tech, and healthcare, for example, are...
by Joanie Connell | Jun 20, 2022 | Assessment, Employee Engagement and Retention, Leadership
“I wish she would get a flat tire on the way to work,” he said about his former boss. “I don’t generally wish people harm, but in this case I do.” He was that angry at her for how she had treated him. He was one of the rare tech leaders I’ve worked with who had...
by Joanie Connell | Apr 15, 2022 | Coaching and Mentoring, Leadership
There are so many coaches out there. How do you know which one is right for you? It depends on what you are looking for, but if you are looking for long-lasting improvements to your work performance, you may want to try a coach with psychological training who uses an...
by Joanie Connell | Nov 9, 2021 | Blog, Coaching and Mentoring, Employee Engagement and Retention, Leadership
“If you understand what motivates people, you can help them have a sense of pride in their work.” Katheryn Baker, a VP of a tech company, told me that recently in a podcast interview. She also said that, as a manager, it’s important to recognize that people have...
by Joanie Connell | Jan 7, 2020 | News
Joanie Connell teaches Strengths-Based Leadership at the Rady School of Management at UCSD on January 23, 2020.
