Women In Executive Leadership

About to launch my youngest into college. About to sell my post-divorce house and move into a new place, which is the first time I haven’t had to worry about school zoning in nearly 20 years. Potentia… more

i work in a global F50 company where corporate culture includes:
1. no RACI,
2. "if you see not addressed topic, take it and address",
3. historically for loyalty reasons some (in my opinion) low profiles reached th… more

Summer shoes at work: are open toes (eg sandal heels) a definite no?

Comment what your first ever job was and what your current one is :)

If you could give your younger self one piece of advice about dealing with imposter syndrome as a leader, what would it be?

If you've seen any interesting interviews or heard a podcast with Rosalind Brewer on it, please link it in the comments.

What is the best skin product that's been helping you all with under-eye circles?

Women in leadership roles, such as executive, manager, and so on, what are your experiences managing or supervising males as subordinates?

Hi! So I have to lay 12 people off this week. It’s unexpected and I am really struggling. I’m struggling with the emotional part knowing I’m causing an issue for them personally. I’m struggling thinki… more

Had regular 1-1 w/boss & she said she’s overwhelmed & needs someone who can be vocal like her in meetings. I’m currently doing 2 people’s job bc we haven’t backfilled a role in over a year. Ca… more

Rekindling with my fitness journey tomorrow and want to get new activewear! What brands do you love?

How much maternity leave did you take? And how? I’m getting remarried in a few months and my SO is hoping to have a baby soon after. I’m excited about it but also nervous about taking time off work. M… more

We’re two executive-level parents with too much on our plate and feel terrible about not being able to be present with young kids. Has anyone had a good experience with a nanny who is both intellectua… more

My long term significant other is an entrepreneurial CFO and is working with a couple of dysfunctional startups. I hear what’s going on and offer advice. He’s hired me to work as a consultant a few ti… more

Packing for a plant visit at a manufacturing site; any recommendations on what to wear as an exec? Last time I did this was like a decade ago and I had to wear steel-toed boots.

What are you all doing on months your cycles are really painful? Personally , I lack all of my physical and mental abilities for about three days of every month.

I always leave myself out of the social media pages of my brand but what do you all think are the merits in being more present in the videos or posts we're uploading?

Do you have a favorite way to get your 7-10K steps in every day?

I always leave myself out of the social media pages of my brand but what do you all think are the merits in being more present in the videos or posts we're uploading?

Are you all wearing heels to work? My orthopedic says I need to stop or it's going to cause me a lot of trouble in the future. Would love recommendations of stylish footwear brands that are big on… more

My current job / team feels quite uncertain. I have another offer, but I’m not totally excited about it and feel I could be selling myself short. Have you ever taken a job you weren’t excited about ju… more

What does outsourcing all home tasks look like for your family? Do you have 1 person do all cooking, cleaning and laundry or a myriad of services? What all do they do? Specifically interested in the meal service… more

Mom’s out here - how do you reconcile the baby years with high career aspirations?

I’m a happy well paid senior director with good WLB and 2 under 2. I also have an executive level offer for $150k mo… more

What shades of lipstick do you consider your go-tos? I love a red lipstick but often I feel like it can be too much at the work environment.

I’ve always been ambitious, always seeking out the next step, the next level of my career. I recently a started a new job that is a lateral move instead of a promotion. It’s a more money and not more … more

What personal quality have you been building on to get better at what you do? Meditating has really been helping me with time management - I recommend it!

As non profit leaders, how do you recruit professionals to volunteer with your work? I have a regular pool of volunteers I am very thankful for but would love to learn how to recruit new ones. I'v… more

I always find it difficult to explain to others what I am exactly thinking and what's my approach to work, maybe because I think a thousand things at a time and parallely execute. I have always be… more

Has anyone taken a career break? I have an offer on the table that I’m not super excited about, but mostly just don’t feel like I have the energy to start something new in a few weeks. I’m interviewin… more