Nancy Fredericks
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Turn Your Career On Its Ears…A Counterintuitive Concept
Many say, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Y are skeptical of the advice offered by the preceding generations… Particularly Baby Boomers. Sorry, not sorry, that’s me. Can you put that judgment aside for a...

Women…Your Secret Weapon Is Communication
The good news is, as a woman, you own communication! Your mind is hardwired to achieve better results in this zone. A woman’s brain centers have 11 percent more neurons than men. This natural facility gives females a...

Curiouser and Curiouser
The older I get, the more I understand that habits intrinsically make up the fabric of our lives, yet the less I grasp how to generate beneficial ones with staying power. Why am I curious about habits? They build our...

Being Practical Is Not As Uninspiring As You May Imagine
Practicality isn’t a flashy trait, nor will it, in all likelihood, land you your next big promotion after mid-level management. Why am I even bringing it up as a leadership topic? Because this ground-level view...

Executive Women Still Trailing—Turn It Around!
The business world has always been far more challenging for women to scale to the top than men. Yes! Plenty of women succeed in today’s more inclusive work environment as they gain the brass ring—yet for way too many,...

Contemplating Your Navel
Regularly, I advocate calendaring “contemplate your navel” time. What is it? At a minimum, quarterly or yearly, carve out occasions to design your career with a big-picture landscape in mind. The power of this activity...

Are You A Micromanager?
Was there even a momentary pause in your mind as you read this question? Then, this blog is a must-read for you. Through my one-on-one coaching relations, I know better than most executives never set out to harm their...

One Secret Turns Time Into Your Friend
In most instances, when there is a shift in business, the upshot is that executives pay the price with more of their time being sucked away. But then many, perhaps even you, weigh your sacrifice against your hopes to...

SAY GOODBYE To Attitudes That Hold You Back
What is a crucial mindset executive women judge necessary for their success? KPMG reveals that 95 percent of executive women say being resilient has become more important as they advance in their careers and rise...

TRUST: A Small Word With A Big Business Impact
Great workplaces have a specific focus that multiplies the likelihood of success. Achieving it is more effortless for everyone through prioritizing trust. They reap the benefits of this commitment through thriving,...