by Jacqueline Farrington | May 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
What are the qualities of a successful leader? The answer to this question is not simple. Depending on where you are in the world, the answer to this question can vary dramatically. A large portion of companies in the United States cultivate a very specific image of...
by Jacqueline Farrington | May 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
A few years ago, there was an article circulating on the social media circles about a software company that had hired an artist to lead its customer service department. Because this artist kept hours outside of the regular workday, was able to find creative solutions...
by Jacqueline Farrington | Apr 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
The term “authentic leadership” has been tossed around quite a bit recently. But what is it exactly and why is it so important? Authentic leadership is more than just shared values within an organization or positive role modeling. Michael Kernis, whose research...
by Jacqueline Farrington | Apr 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
In a world overcome by technology, competition and the 24-hour news cycle, it is difficult to imagine finding some time of solitude and silence. How important is it to take a step away from the distractions and information barrage of our daily lives? How does silence...
by Jacqueline Farrington | Apr 8, 2015 | executive presence, Uncategorized
Mary, a senior director, struggled to keep her team’s morale together after a new vice president stepped in and radically changed the dynamic of the working relationship. Team members were no longer given the opportunity to share their wins and challenges or to...
by Jacqueline Farrington | Sep 18, 2014 | calm under pressure, executive presence, Uncategorized
Earlier this year, we took a look at the confidence gap between men and women in the workplace. This gap has very real impact on a woman’s road to the C-suite and grows out of a complex network of root causes ranging from socialization within our education system to...
