Melanie McMillan on LinkedIn: Why so many bad bosses still rise to the top (2024)

This is such a relevant piece about Women in leadership and why having more women in leadership positions is not enough, when internalized norms make some of these leaders replicate the inhospitable and competitive behaviors they themselves faced on their journey to power positions. Moreover, it emphasizes the importance of prioritizing feminist leadership, regardless of the leader´s gender. My personal experience resonates with this sentiment, because two of my best bosses have been men, who embrace diversity in decision-making settings.Finally, I like that this article underscores the importance of women supporting one another, as well as extending that support to anyone embracing a feminist perspective, regardless of gender. It's a reminder of the power of cooperation and solidarity over competition, fostering a more inclusive and harmonious environment for all.

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"People want to connect. Above almost any other need, human beings long to have another person look into their faces with love and acceptance. The issue is that we lack practical knowledge about how to give one another the attention we crave."David Brooks' journey mirrors ours at Barry-Wehmiller. We wanted our company to be built on principles of caring, so we needed to teach the skills of caring. We needed to train our leaders to get beyond traditional “management” that conditions us to view people as functions to get them to do what we want so we can be successful, not because we care about them. Read more in this new #TrulyHumanLeadership blog post:

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This article by HBR says, “self-worth is our set of core beliefs about our value as a human being. It’s how we see ourselves and who we perceive ourselves to be. People differ in what they believe they must be or do to have worth or value.”Since I’ve worked with CEOs and senior executives from Fortune 500 companies for 20 years, I’d add a few things to the article.1⃣ Change the mental picture. How you see yourself on the inside is a direct and outward reflection of how you act, behave, and communicate on the outside. We call it leakage, as once this mental picture is inside your subconscious, it leaks everywhere. You’ve got to practice some techniques I share with my clients to reshape that internal picture they carry around with them 24/7. Once they change their internal picture, they can boost their self-worth by acknowledging their achievements, embracing growth opportunities, and nurturing supportive relationships, reinforcing their value and significance. I’ve found that when doing Hathorn Group 360 Interviews, people often see the leader as more confident than they see themselves. It’s a process, but I’ve seen clients move from lacking self-esteem to being confident and unstoppable.2⃣ What You Focus on Expands.I love the quote, “You become what you think.” What you focus on expands, highlighting the power of attention in shaping our reality. Leaders can attract more success and fulfillment by concentrating on positive aspects and goals, as their energy and actions align with their focal points. This principle encourages a mindful approach to life, emphasizing the importance of focusing on who we wish to become as more extraordinary leaders.3⃣ Leverage Your Strengths While Strengthening Your Development AreasLeveraging your strengths allows you to maximize your potential and achieve peak performance while concurrently addressing and improving your weaknesses, ensuring a well-rounded and resilient skill set. This dual approach fosters personal and professional growth, enabling individuals to excel in their endeavors by capitalizing on their natural talents and diligently working to overcome their limitations. Whenever I’m working with a client, I want to ensure I know all of their strengths to help them pull from their natural strengths as they tackle every obstacle and challenge standing in their way.I’d love to hear from you about what other tips you have beyond this article to help leaders develop a higher sense of self-worth and become fearless.#coaching #executivecoaching #leadership #mindset #leadershipskills #success

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When you choose people in leadership or administrative positions, choose fair people who have a conscience and have a culture of discussion and consultation and differentiate between work, interests and personal relationships, people who will remove the sheila, people who do not have mental illness, people who say on paper are implemented in reality, people with future experience

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I learnt another new word the other day: Microvalidations. They are small, positive actions that encourage or affirm and may be an antidote to microaggressions. My feeling is that they do require leadership that is culturally competent and racially literate in the dominant workforce group to be effective. However, as Black and Brown colleagues, we can still use microvalidations in our own areas of work in a significant and impactful way. In this article by Professor Laura Morgan Roberts, five microvalidations are described that anyone can use. 1️⃣ Acknowledge Presence2️⃣ Validate Identity3️⃣ Voice Your Appreciation for Everyone’s Contributions4️⃣ Hold People to High Standards5️⃣ Affirm Leadership Potential and Status#Microvalidations #Microaggressions #GlobalMajority #workforce #ResistRacism #AntiRacism

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This article by HBR says, “self-worth is our set of core beliefs about our value as a human being. It’s how we see ourselves and who we perceive ourselves to be. People differ in what they believe they must be or do to have worth or value.”Since I’ve worked with CEOs and senior executives from Fortune 500 companies for 20 years, I’d add a few things to the article.1⃣ Change the mental picture. How you see yourself on the inside is a direct and outward reflection of how you act, behave, and communicate on the outside. We call it leakage, as once this mental picture is inside your subconscious, it leaks everywhere. You’ve got to practice some techniques I share with my clients to reshape that internal picture they carry around with them 24/7. Once they change their internal picture, they can boost their self-worth by acknowledging their achievements, embracing growth opportunities, and nurturing supportive relationships, reinforcing their value and significance.I’ve found that when doing Hathorn Group 360 Interviews, people often see the leader as more confident than they see themselves. It’s a process, but I’ve seen clients move from lacking self-esteem to being confident and unstoppable.2⃣ What You Focus on Expands.I love the quote, “You become what you think.” What you focus on expands, highlighting the power of attention in shaping our reality. Leaders can attract more success and fulfillment by concentrating on positive aspects and goals, as their energy and actions align with their focal points. This principle encourages a mindful approach to life, emphasizing the importance of focusing on who we wish to become as more extraordinary leaders.3⃣ Leverage Your Strengths While Strengthening Your Development AreasLeveraging your strengths allows you to maximize your potential and achieve peak performance while concurrently addressing and improving your weaknesses, ensuring a well-rounded and resilient skill set. This dual approach fosters personal and professional growth, enabling individuals to excel in their endeavors by capitalizing on their natural talents and diligently working to overcome their limitations. Whenever I’m working with a client, I want to ensure I know all of their strengths to help them pull from their natural strengths as they tackle every obstacle and challenge standing in their way.I’d love to hear from you about what other tips you have beyond this article to help leaders develop a higher sense of self-worth and become fearless.#coaching#executivecoaching#leadership#mindset#leadershipskills#successhttps://lnkd.in/ekJu9hsM

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'Know Thyself' is one of the critical lessons we dive deep into at Pathwise Leadership. By taking a step back, having an open mind, and being humble about understanding your personality, a leader can gain more freedom to adapt their style and make decisions based on what's needed in the current situation.#PathwiseLeaderhttps://lnkd.in/d-mUeAPM

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A recent Forbes article highlights the strengths of INTJs, including their ability to find creative and efficient solutions to long-term problems while maintaining a global perspective. According to Hackston, these qualities make INTJs valuable assets to any team. Check out the full article here: https://bit.ly/3HBU9vZ #INTJ #leadership #problemsolving #globalperspective #Forbes

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Interesting article here and the one issue that resonates with me is Fosters a sense of connection and belonging.Enjoy the read

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"Our careers take up an enormous amount of our time and energy, and it’s essential to feel that we’re creating careers aligned with our moral values." Really appreciate this read from HBR on finding the #value and #purpose in your professional life.I'm lucky that I'm able to fulfill my desire to help others by creating a more sustainable future every day with my team at TVA. What morals or principles drive your work?#EmployeeEngagement #CareerJourney #Leadership

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