Category: Leadership & Executive Development
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Camp Enrolling Now!
Leadership Summer Camp is enrolling now! It’s time for SUMMER CAMP, but, this one is not for the kiddies. This is for leaders like YOU. We’ve built a Leadership Summer Camp that you can attend during a regular work week, without using precious PTO. We’re focusing on neuroinclusive leadership principles, and connecting you with new…
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Say it with a Song
How music shapes what we remember and how we work If you grew up in the eras of mixtapes or burned CDs, you know how powerful music can be. The songs you chose, the order you put them in, and even the way you named and decorated the disc all shaped how that music would…
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Leadership POV: Good and Misunderstood
A common theme in my leadership coaching is people feeling misunderstood at work. Have you ever felt… These misunderstandings can snowball beyond one interaction and create the perceptions that precede you, or your reputation, in the organization. For the last few years, when I present to organizations, I’ve included a slide or two on qualities…
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Lead with your strengths
Strengths-based leadership in action When a community member was asked how current events in the US were impacting her approach to business, her response was, “I need to keep doing what I know. I know about creating community, I know how to turn strangers into neighbors, and I know how to be a friend.” This…
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Book Recommendations
So, you want some book recommendations. There are thousands of books on various aspects of leadership, personal and professional development, diversity, neurodiversity, and ADHD. But I couldn’t find one that really pulled together these elements, so I began writing my own. Stay tuned for that, but in the interim, check out these books! For these…
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The Opposite of Inclusion
Thoughts on removing ‘inclusion’ from leadership development and workplace culture Faced with a decision The video conference fell silent as we waited for someone to voice curiosity or concern about the suggested path forward we just heard. It was clear that everyone was thinking something but no one wanted to say anything. In that moment…
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Leading Through ‘Unprecedented Times’
Reflections on Leadership After reading a few posts starting with “on this day…” and “it’s been five years since…” I started thinking about where I was in March 2020. This isn’t just a walk down memory lane. It’s a heartfelt thank you to my leaders and a playbook for anyone facing ambiguous leadership challenges. Leading…
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New Year, New You!
Every year, we experience some natural “fresh starts.” As we come to the end of 2024, we are on the verge of a fresh start. Start the new year with a new 2025 desk calendar, and start fresh with other goals and activities too. Deciding What’s New For two decades, our world centered around school.…
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Saved By The Duplicates
A few years ago, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lindsay Guentzel from Refocused, A Podcast All About ADHD. Since then, I’ve had a few people reach out about one of the bits of advice I shared. I am so happy this tip resonated, so I decided we needed a blog post about…
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Reflections on VU Women in Tech
This weekend, Villanova University hosted the 9th annual VU Women in Tech conference. After attending and presenting at Grace Hopper Celebration a few months ago, I knew I wanted to attend. Stay Curious The day kicked off with a keynote from the pioneering Beth Mazzeo. She was one of the first 40 employees at Bloomberg…
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Own Your Leadership Journey
Reflecting on Forbes’ recent article on 5 Steps for Creating a Successful Leadership Development Plan, MPG takes a closer look at the Lead with ADHD program, and how each step is included.
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Reflections on GHC ’23
I’ve just returned from the latest conference, and had so many valuable conversations and experiences. Keep reading for my reflections on GHC ’23! Reflections on Why I Attended GHC Firstly, I only attended Grace Hopper Celebration hosted by AnitaB.org because of a bright young woman I mentor. I’ve know about GHC for years, as many…
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New Year, New You?
Every year, we experience some natural “fresh starts.” As we come to the end of 2022, we are on the verge of a fresh start. Start the new year with a new 2023 desk calendar, and start fresh with other goals and activities too. Deciding What’s New For two decades, our world centered around school.…
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What to look for in an Executive Coach
Here are a few things to consider when searching for an executive coach.
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Go Outside
Sometimes, the best advice is to “go outside”. What is your motivation for some fresh air and sunshine? We can spark creativity, reset after a stressful meeting, or gain new perspective just by taking a few minutes to enjoy the outdoors. “Playing outside or playing in space where there aren’t rules is really what allows…
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Life Lessons from Friendly Monsters
Our office has a wall full of professional development books from the biggest names in the field, and we’re going to reference …another… type of book today. MPG founder Julia Mullins has a toddler, so Sesame Street books are just as readily available as leadership development books. Today, let’s go back to basics and see…
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Need a reset? Take a Rainbow Walk
As I sat down at my desk to begin working this morning, my head was pretty crowded. This is how I frame it when cognitive hyperactivity gets the best of me. My mind is in too many places at once. I knew it was time to take a Rainbow Walk. Rainbow Walk Going outside and…
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The Right Fit for Coaching
Not everyone is ready for coaching…yet, and THAT’S OKAY. The right fit for coaching is a delicate mix of client readiness and coach/client matching. In corporate settings, companies often hire us to coach a selected cadre of leaders. While we feel fortunate to create good relationships with the individuals, we’ve seen some clients coming into…
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Our ADHD Brains
Too often, we see the faults in our ADHD brains without celebrating the amazing science behind how they work and support us. Maybe you have poor time management, or can’t focus on boring work tasks, but we’ll help you remember all the great things you can do too. Let’s dig into the hormones our brains…
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Strengths in Action
Strengths-based coaching and leadership let’s you focus on the GOOD. Instead of constantly focusing on what needs to change, strengths in action is helping to see where you shine. Most people can acknowledge that things aren’t always grand, but all leaders, especially ADHDers, should be proud of their strengths! Where do you SHINE? Are you……
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How to ACTUALLY Get Stuff Done
I want to believe I can do a few things at once – but in reality, it can be a recipe for disaster. If you need to get stuff done, and need a new plan for tackling the workload, read on. So, You Think You’re Multitasking Picture it. You are on a conference call, and…
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My Two Cents on Executive Presence
I was recently asked about a corporate phrase that I saw as ‘toxic.’ Let me tell you, I had a LOT to say about this. I have spent my career in leadership development. Since I was 20 years old, interning at a company, I’ve heard the phrase “executive presence” thrown around. This is a weighty…
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Leadership Lessons from the Mountains
We moved to Seattle in 2016, and quickly fell in love with all the hiking opportunities. We could be on a mountain within 30 minutes, and in our choice of incredible national parks within a few hours. The Pacific Northwest (PNW) really is a treasure, and taught me so much about myself and life. Here…
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Getting in the Habit
Let’s talk about getting in the habit of building good habits. Who is consistent? Chances are you find your groove and stick to some habits for a length of time, and then need to reset. You are not alone. There are some great books that help build better habits. Atomic Habits Atomic Habits by James…
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Prioritization: The ADHD Way
Prioritization can be a challenge. Many leaders with ADHD will prioritize too many things for various reasons. This article helps in finding ways to say ‘no’ using the Eisenhower Matrix. There are dozens of things we need to do at any given time. If you are a people-pleaser or perfectionist, your list is probably even…
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Productive or Busy
Have you ever… Have you ever been SO busy all day – we’re talking non-stop thinking about work deadlines, then wondering if you need to buy toilet paper, then remembering you need to buy a gift for an upcoming birthday, then thinking what you’ll make for dinner, then starting another list for the grocery store…
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“Back to School” Season: A Fresh Start
It’s Back to School Season Already! While we are still in the height of summer, I’m already seeing all the “back to school” advertising to get kids excited for new clothes and new school supplies. While the material things certainly seem important in grade school, I can’t help but wonder how many people see a…