Beware the trap of “all-or-nothing” thinking

Beware the trap of “all-or-nothing” thinking

Sarah is a star performer, by all objective measures. In the past 4 years, she has been promoted twice, the last time to manage a team of 50 people. And yet, when she came to me, Sarah revealed her deep insecurities about not being good enough. Because Sarah was...

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Bridging the Gap: Jennifer Lynch on Relational Creativity

Bridging the Gap: Jennifer Lynch on Relational Creativity

In my “Bridging the Gap” articles, I will interview people in academia who are researching leadership and organizational psychology, so that, as practitioners, we can learn from and apply their insights.    Jennifer Lynch is a former McKinsey consultant who now...

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When your strength becomes a liability

When your strength becomes a liability

Tina is an excellent lawyer: smart, technically competent, and empathetic; clients love working with her. However, her tendency to put herself in the shoes of her juniors also means that she avoids providing tough feedback to them because it makes them feel...

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Executive Presence Series: Connect with your audience

Executive Presence Series: Connect with your audience

A couple of weeks ago I took a two-day class: it was one of those rare occurrences which, in a small yet important way, changed my life. The workshop—on “finding your voice”—was offered by the business arm of The Royal Academy for Dramatic Arts (RADA) and it was...

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Why LEADERSHIP 361°?

We often use 360-degree feedback in leadership development.
The +1? The executive coach—me.
This is my blog. My tips, musings, and point of view about leadership.

Raluca Graebner

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